high beam FORD FIESTA 2007 Workshop Manual

204-00-4 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Suspension System
I I Alignment Pins, Subframe I
lnspection and Verification
Mechanical
Wheel knuckles
Tie-rod ends
Front suspension lower arm ball joints
Front suspension lower arm bushings
Front strut and spring assemblies
Front stabilizer bar and connecting links
Rear springs
Rear shock absorbers
Rear suspension beam axle and bushings
1.
Verify the customer concern.
I
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical
damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported Visual Inspection Chart concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
I I Wheels and tires
Mechanical
Tire pressure(s)
Symptom Chart
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the
symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart
Symptom
Drift left or right
Possible Sources Action
Steering System (Diagnosis
and Testing),
Steering System
- 1.6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Diagnosis and Testing).
Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low).
Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged.
I Brake system. I CHECK the brake system. I
CHECK for abnormal loading,
spring sag or non-standard
springs.
CHECK the steering system.
REFER to: (21 1-00 Steering
System
- General Information)
REFER to: Brake System (206-
00 Brake System
- General
Information, Diagnosis and
REFER to: Specifications (204-
'!
00 Suspension System -
i
General Information,
Specifications).
Incorrect wheel alignment.
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 GI 49885en
Testing).
ADJUST the wheel alignment. ,'-
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204-02-21 Rear Suspension 204-02-21
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
4. Using a suitable transmission jack, support 9. Using the special tools, remove and discard
the beam axle. the trailing arm bushing.
( 5. Remove the beam axle retaining bolts on
both sides.
Installation
6. Lower the beam axle sufficiently to gain 1. N0TE:lnstall a new trailing arm bushing.
access to the trailing arm bushing.
N0TE:Align the mark on the bushing housing with
7. Mark the bushing housing adjacent to the the locating tang On the trailing arm bushing.
locating tang on the bushing, to aid
Using the special tools, install the new
installation. trailing arm bushing.
8. Remove the trailing arm bushing retaining 2. Fabricate a 32 mm high by 60 mm long
nut and bolt. spacer.
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