Car rear suspension Ford Focus 2

Features of the rear suspension design
Fig. 7.2 . Rear suspension of cars with sedan and hatchback bodies: 1 – rear suspension cross member; 2 – rear lower arm of the rear suspension; 3 – rear suspension...

Possible malfunctions of the rear suspension, their causes and methods of elimination
Cause of malfunction Method of elimination Noise and knocking in the suspension when the car is moving The shock absorber strut is faulty Replace the shock absorber...

Replacing the rear shock absorber
NOTE: The design of the rear suspension on station wagons is slightly different. Replacing the shock absorber on station wagons is described below, at the end of this...

Replacing the rear suspension spring
Replace the spring if it is mechanically damaged or has significantly settled. Signs of settlement: deterioration of ride smoothness, frequent suspension breakdowns;...

Replacing the upper arm of the rear suspension
You will need: a 15 mm socket head, a spacer (see item 2). 1. Remove the rear suspension spring ( see "Replacing the rear suspension spring" ). 2. Install a 113mm high...

Replacing the front lower control arm of the rear suspension
You will need: a 15 mm socket head, a spacer (see item 2). 1. Remove the rear suspension spring ( see "Replacing the rear suspension spring" ). 2. Install a 113mm high...

Replacing the rear lower control arm of the rear suspension
You will need: keys "15", "18", "19", spacer (see item 3). 1. Remove the rear suspension spring ( see "Replacing the rear suspension spring" ). 2. Remove the stabilizer...

Replacing the rear suspension trailing arm
You will need: a 7 mm wrench, a 15 mm socket head, and a TORX T30 wrench. 1. Remove the rear suspension spring ( see "Replacing the rear suspension spring" ). 2. Remove...

Replacing the rear suspension stabilizer bar components
You will need: a 15 mm wrench, a 5 mm Allen key, a 13 mm socket head, and a flat-blade screwdriver. To replace the stabilizer bar parts of the rear suspension with...

Removing and installing the rear hub
You will need a TORX T50 key. 1. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. 2. Engage first gear and place chocks under the front wheels. Raise and securely support the rear of...

Removing and installing the rear suspension crossmember
It is easier to remove the rear suspension crossmember on a lift. If it is not possible to install the car on a lift, lift the rear of the car. USEFUL TIP: When removing...