Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Rear Shock Absorber. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
The rear suspension height sensor must be
disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension
components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle
dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be
recalibrated after reassembly.
Remove the rear height sensor arm bracket bolt and position the rear height sensor arm bracket aside.
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Disconnect the rear height sensor electrical connector.
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Unclip the 3 rear shock absorber wire harness retaining clips.
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Support the rear suspension to ride height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Remove and discard the rear shock absorber lower bolts.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Remove and discard the rear shock absorber upper bolts.
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the rear shock absorber rod nut cap.
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NOTICE:
Do not use power tools to remove the nut.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the shock
absorber rod from turning while removing or installing the shock
absorber rod nut.
Remove and discard the rear shock absorber rod nut.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool
and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool
directions.
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hydraulic Press
Removal
Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Principle of Operation
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the cylinder bore at the top, middle and bottom
of piston ring travel in 2 directions as indicated. Verify the cylinder
bore is within the wear limit. The difference indicates the cylinder
bore taper...