Car front and rear suspension Ford Fiesta 4

General information about suspension and steering
The Fiesta suspension is the link between the body and the wheels. It transmits the forces acting on the wheels to the body. The elements included in the suspension...

Front suspension
Fig. 13.3. Elements of the front suspension of the Fiesta: 1 – McPherson shock absorber strut; 2 – anti-roll bar; 3 – steering knuckle with hub assembly; 4 – subframe; 5...

Rear suspension
Combined beam with transverse levers. Fig. 13.6. Combined rear suspension beam with transverse levers: 1 – rear beam hinge, adjusting the wheel track The beam is made in...

Front suspension geometry
Correct front wheel alignment angles are a decisive factor for reliable and correct vehicle behavior on a flat surface and when turning. Even a small impact with a curb...

Checking shock absorbers
Shock absorbers usually do not fail suddenly, their performance decreases gradually, to which the car owner gets used to unnoticeably. After replacing two worn-out sets...

Checking the bushings of the transverse arm of the independent front suspension
Fig. 13.9. Front suspension wishbone: 1 – front bushing, located horizontally and with positive track adjustment; 2 – rear bushing, located vertically; 3 – outer ball...

Checking the play of wheel hub bearings
The front wheels of the Fiesta are mounted on double-row ball bearings, while the rear axle is fitted with maintenance-free tapered bearings. The bearings in the rear...

Removing the front suspension wishbone
It is not allowed to straighten a damaged or bent transverse arm, it must be replaced with a new one. If the bushing is worn out, it is enough to replace it, preferably...

Installing the front suspension wishbone
SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. When installing the front suspension wishbone, use new self-locking nuts. 2. Insert the wishbone into the front suspension beam, install the two...

Removing the shock absorber strut
Before removing the shock absorber strut, remove the steering knuckle. SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. Raise the vehicle horizontally and secure it on supports. Remove the front...

Replacing the wheel hub bearing
The ball bearings in the front wheel hubs of the Fiesta are initially installed with a very small tolerance. Subsequent adjustment of the bearing clearance is not...

Removing the rear shock absorber
The rear coil spring has a very high compression force, so it is necessary to use a special Ford spring compressor #14-018 or at least two commercially available spring...

Replacing the rear wheel hub bearings
SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. Raise the car horizontally and secure it on supports. Unscrew the bolts and remove the rear wheel. 2. Loosen the adjusting nut on the parking brake...

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