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
NOTE:
Make sure that any media is ejected from unit.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new
module after installation.
Upload the ACM configu..
Install the PTU.
Install the new top PTU bolts.
Torque:
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Install the new bottom PTU bolts.
Torque:
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Install the PTU support bracket and the support bracket bolts.
Torque:
1:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2:
46 lb...