tires FORD FIESTA 2007 User Guide

204-00-7 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Possible Sources Action
1. Worn front wheel bearings I GO to Pinpoint Test B. I
I Wheels and tires I GO to Pinpoint Test B. I
Front or rear suspension
damage. CHECK and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
lncorrect wheel alignment. ADJUST the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
Damaged or worn front wheel
bearings. CHECK
the front wheel bear-
ings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing
Inspection (204-00 Suspen-
sion System
- General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
Wheels and tires. CHECK the tires. BALANCE or
INSTALL new tires as neces-
sary.
I Incorrect wheel alignment. I ADJUST the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged. CHECK the steering system.
REFER to: (2
11 -00 Steering
System
- General Information)
Steering System (Diagnosis
and Testing),
Steering System
- I .6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Diagnosis and Testing).
Front strut and spring assem-
1 blies. CARRY OUT
the Strut or
Shock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
CHECK and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and
Spring Assembly (204-01
Front Suspension, Disas-
sembly and Assembly).
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204-00-8 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible
Sources Action
Pinpoint Tests
Damaged front suspension
lower
arm(s).
PINPOINT TEST A : DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
INSTALL a new lower arm(s).
REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and installation).
I
A WARNING:To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection should
be carried out by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. Adequate grip should
always be maintained oh the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in personal injury.
N0TE:The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.
N0TE:The tire swapping procedures are for bi-directional rotating tires only.
Al: SWAP THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (1 00-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation), Lifting (Description and Operation).
- Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire
assembly with the front right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
+ Yes
GO to A2.
+ No
Vehicle condition corrected.
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204-00-1 0 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-1 0
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
I A5: SWAP THE FRONT LEFT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY I/
assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
rn Raise and support the vehicle.
- Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire
I Does the vehicle drift?
(..
I - zhicle condition corrected.
A7: INSTALL NEW TIRES
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (1 00-
02 Jacking and
Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
- Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire
assembly with the rear left-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
- Yes
GO to
A7.
- No
Vehicle condition corrected.
I N0TE:lnstalI new tires only once.
rn Install new tires to the four road wheels. TEST
the system for normal operation.
Does the vehicle drift?
-+ Yes
Verify possible sources, refer to the Symptom
Chart.
- No
Vehicle condition corrected.
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204-00-1 3 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-1 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
B6: INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS
rn Check the wheel bearings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing Inspection (204-00
Suspension System
- General Information,
General Procedures).
Are the wheel bearings damaged?
-+ Yes
INSTALL a new wheel bearing(s). REFER to:
Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front Suspension,
Removal and Installation),
Rear Wheel Bearing (204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
-+ No
GO to B7.
B7: INSPECT THE WHEELS AND TIRES
rn Check the tires for uneven wear.
Is there uneven tire wear?
-+ Yes
REFER to the symptom chart.
-, No
GO to B8.
B8: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY AND REAR SUSPENSION SPRING INTERFACE
Loosen the strut and spring assemblies and
shock absorbers top and bottom mounting bolts
and nuts. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts.
REFER to:
Specifications (204-01 Front Suspension, Specifications),
Specifications (204-02 Rear Suspension,
Specifications).
- Carry out a road test.
REFER to:
RoadIRoller Testing (1 00-00
General Information, Description and Oper-
ation).
Is the concern still evident?
-+ Yes
GO to B9.
-+ No
Vehicle condition corrected.
B9: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCK ABSORBER COMPONENTS
rn Check that the spring is correctly located on the
spring seat and has not moved.
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204-0 I -7 Front Suspension 204-0 1 -7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lower Arm(l4 706 0)
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 [Wheels
and Tires].
2m ncAu~10N:~rotect the ball joint seal using
a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Detach the lower arm ball joint from the
wheel knuckle.
Remove the heat shield.
3. Remove the crossmember outer retaining
bolt.
4. Remove the lower arm.
Installation
1. N0TE:Do not fully tighten the lower arm to
crossmember retaining bolts at this stage.
Install the lower arm.
2. Install the crossmember outer retaining bolt.
3m ~CAUTION:M~~~ sure the heat shield is
installed to prevent damage to the ball joint.
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204-0 I -8 Front Suspension 204-01 -8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Install the heat shield. 2. Tighten the bolts.
7. Check the toe setting and adjust as
4m ACAUTION:T~~ lower arm pinch bolt must necessary. For additional information, refer
be installed from the rear of the wheel
to Section 204-00 [Suspension System -
knuckle. General Information].
Attach the lower arm ball joint to the wheel
knuckle.
5, Install the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 wheels
and Tires].
6. N0TE:The lower arm to crossmember
retaining bolts must be tightened with the
vehicle weight on the road wheels.
Tighten the lower arm to crossmember
retaining bolts.
1. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
Stage I: 80 Nm.
Stage 2: 55 degrees.
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204-01 =I 3 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Knuckle(l4 343 0)
I Special Tool(s)
I Lever, Wheel Knuckle
I I Installer, Halfshaft I
I I Separator, Ball Joint I
2. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top
mount retaining nuts by five turns.
3. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal
and Installation).
4. N0TE:Make a note of the position of the
brake hose, to aid installation.
Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
--
General Equipment Remove the retaining clip.
Three leg puller
Removal
All vehicles
1. Loosen the wheel hub retaining nut.
'' &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper and
anchor plate to prevent load being placed
on the brake hose.
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204-01 -1 7 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Attach the brake caliper and anchor plate to
With the aid of another technician, apply the
the wheel knuckle.
brakes and pre-load the wheel bearing by
/ 1 I installing the wheel hub retaining nut.
9. CAUTIONS:
AMake sure the brake hose is correctly 11. Install the wheel and tire.
located in the brake hose support bracket to For additional
information, refer to: Wheel
prevent damage to the brake hose.
A
and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires,
Removal and Installation).
AMake sure the brake hose retaining clip 12m Tighten the wheel hub retaining nut. is located on the underside of the brake hose
support bracket to prevent damage to the
brake hose.
j Attach the brake hose to the brake hose
support bracket.
lo' AwARNING:~~~~~~~ a new wheel hub
retaining nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury. 13.
Tighten the strut and spring assembly top
mount retaining nuts.
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204-01 -1 9 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Strut and Spring Assembly(l4 781 0)
, Special Tool(s)
I Lever, Wheel Knuckle
- 4m &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper and
anchor plate to prevent load being placed
on the brake hose.
Detach the brake caliper and anchor plate
from the wheel knuckle.
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 wheels
and Tires].
2. N0TE:Make a note of the position of the
brake hose, to aid installation.
Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
5. Remove the brake disc.
Remove the retaining clip.
Remove and discard the retaining washer (if
equipped).
I
3. N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the I I
ball joint from rotating.
6m &~u~l~N:~rotect the ball joint seal using
Detach the stabilizer bar connecting link from a cloth to prevent damage. the strut and spring assembly. . - - Detach the lower arm ball joint from the
wheel knuckle.
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204-02-6 Rear Suspension 204-02-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Shock Absorber(l5 791 0)
General Equipment 5. Remove the shock absorber.
I Transmission jack I
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 [Wheels
and Tires].
2. Detach the fender splash shield from the
fender.
3. Using a suitable transmission jack, support
the beam axle.
4. Detach the shock absorber from the beam
axle.
Installation
I. Attach the shock absorber to the body.
2. N0TE:Do not fully tighten the shock
absorber lower mounting bolt at this stage.
Install the shock absorber.
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