Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Spring. Removal and Installation
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.
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Remove the lower arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the spring.
Installation
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Visual check.
Check the upper spring seat for damage. Replace as necessary.
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Install the spring.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the spring is correctly located in the upper spring seat.
Visual check.
Align the spring in the upper spring seat.
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Install the lower arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Note the wire harness routing for installation purposes.
Remove the front seat backrest.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front seat cushion cover.
Refer to: Front Seat Cushion Cover (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Intermediate Clutch
For intermediate (2,6) clutch operation, REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).
REFER to: Intermediate Clutch Assembly (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation)...