Car rear suspension Ford Escort 3

Features of the device

The rear suspension (Fig. 4.10) is independent, with transverse levers and longitudinal struts, with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and a coil spring. Fig. 4.10....

Rear wheel alignment angles

The rear wheel toe-in angles are adjusted at the factory by selecting adjusting washers 16 ( fig. 4.10 ), the toe-in angle is not adjusted during operation, and the...

Removing and installing the rear suspension assembly

Place the vehicle on stands and disconnect the parking brake cable. Loosen the bolts securing the tie rod and suspension arm to the body. Disconnect the brake hoses from...

Removing and installing the suspension spring

Place the rear of the car on stands and remove the wheel from the desired side. Place a jack under the lower support cup of the suspension arm spring. Remove the plastic...

Replacing the shock absorber

Place the rear of the car on stands and remove the wheel mounting bolts on the desired side. Place a jack under the suspension arm. Remove the plastic cap under the rear...

Removing and installing the suspension arm

Place the rear of the vehicle on stands. Place the jack under the lower spring support cup on the suspension arm. Remove the suspension arm-to-body mounting bolt. Remove...

Removing and installing the stretch

Place the car on stands, unscrew the nuts of the front, then the rear strut mount, noting the number and location of the washers and bushings. The installation of the...

Removing and installing the hub

Place the rear of the car on stands and remove the wheel from the desired side. Remove the cap 8 ( fig. 4.12 ) hubs, remove cotter pin 9, unscrew nut 6 and remove the...

Replacing hub bearings

Remove seal 4 and inner bearing from the removed hub. Using a drift, strike alternately at opposite points to knock out the outer bearing rings. Clean the hub. Using...

Removing and installing the trunnion

Place the rear of the vehicle on stands and remove the wheel from the desired side. Remove the drum and brake shield. Jack up the suspension arm. Tighten the nut and...




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