Ford Fusion: Front Suspension / Front Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation
Overview
The front suspension consists of the following components:
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Lower arms
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Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
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Strut and spring assemblies
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Wheel bearings
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Wheel hubs
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Wheel knuckles
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Wheel studs
Vehicles with Dynamic Suspension:
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Suspension height sensor
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Dynamically controlled strut and spring assemblies
Refer to: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension)
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The
front suspension uses a MacPherson strut system. This suspension system
incorporates a strut assembly that takes the place of the upper arm and
ball joint. The strut performs the function of a shock absorber and is
encompassed by a coil spring. The strut and spring assembly carries the
sprung weight of the vehicle and is also the pivot point for the
steering knuckle. This system uses a lower control arm and ball joint
for the lower (unloaded) pivot point of the steering knuckle.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Overview
The cruise control system is controlled by the PCM.
The
cruise control mode is selected from the steering wheel mounted
switches (ON/OFF, SET+, SET- and CAN/RES), which are integrated into the
LH steering wheel switch.
For
vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control, the gap setting is
selected from the steering wheel mounted switch <---> (GAP
increase) and <-> (GA..
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Item
Part Number
Description
1
70057005
Transmission case
2
7A1307A130
Clutch support tower
3
7D0197D019
Clutch support tower seals (4 required)
4
W302855W302855
Clutch support tower bolt (3 required)
5
7F2427F242
No. 1 thrust bearing
6
7E0057E005
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