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:
Removal
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and apply the parking brake.
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distributio..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit
Air Conditioning Adaptor Kit
Inspection
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in Group 412.
Disconnect the evaporator from the A/C system. Refer to
the appropriate section in Group 412 for the procedure.
Use the cor..