Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
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Coil springs
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Lower arm and bushing assemblies
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Shock absorbers
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Stabilizer bar and links
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Toe links
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Upper arms
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Lower arm vertical links
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Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
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Wheel knuckles
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Wheel studs
Vehicles equipped with Dynamic Suspension:
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Suspension height sensor
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Dynamically controlled shock absorbers
Refer to: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension)
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The
rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower). Each arm
has a mounting position to the chassis and an attachment at the wheel
knuckle. This suspension allows the wheels to react to road
imperfections independent of each other. The shock absorber mounts to
the lower arm and along with the spring, controls vertical movement. The
stabilizer bar and links control suspension lean/sway.
NOTE:
AWD suspension shown, FWD similar.
Item
Description
1
Coil spring
2
Stabilizer and links
3
Shock absorber
4
Wheel knuckle
5
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly
6
Wheel studs
7
Lower arm vertical link
8
Toe link
9
Lower arm and bushing assembly
10
Upper arm
11
Suspension height sensor (If equipped with Dy..
Other information:
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
Switch the daytime running lamp..
Materials
Name
Specification
Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor OilXO-5W20-Q1SP
WSS-M2C945-B1
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
Rem..