On some Ford products there's an external motor drive, and you can unplug it from the old shock and install it on the new one. In most other cases, you get a choice of shock absorber designs. Remove plastic cover from the top of the shock assembly. Remove 2 nuts attaching the shock assembly upper mount/spring seat to the shock tower. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle. Remove two fasteners holding the splash shield to the shock assembly upper mount. Remove bolt attaching shock absorber to rear knuckle. Location: Rear, Driver And Passenger Side Components: (2) Shock Absorbers Type: Shock Absorber Design: Twin-tube Quantity Sold: Set of 2 Recommended Use: OE Replacement Color/Finish: Black Product Fit: Direct Fit Collapsed Length: 11.67 in. Collapsed Length Extended Length: 17.64 in. Extended Length Damper Travel: 5.97 in. Damper Travel Damping Type: Non-Adjustable Replaces OE.
Removal
1 Slacken the roadwheel bolts, raise the rear of the vehicle, support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”) and remove the roadwheel.
1 Slacken the roadwheel bolts, raise the rear of the vehicle, support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”) and remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm with a jack.
3 Open the tailgate and lift the parcel tray to expose the shock absorber top mounting (see illustration).
10.3 Rear shock absorber top mounting
4 Remove the cap and then unscrew the nut from the shock absorber spindle. To prevent the spindle turning, use an Allen key in the socket provided (see illustration).
Ford Fusion Shock Mount Rear
Locate the shocks, and use a ratchet to remove the nut holding the shock absorber to the bracket in the frame. Slide the washer and the rubber bushings off the shock, and use the ratchet to remove the lower mounting bolt at the bottom of the shock. Support the rear axle with a jack stand, and pull out the shock. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the rear of the F-series.
10.4 Removing the shock absorber top mounting nut - Saloon and Estate models
5 Take off the cap and insulator.
6 Separate the brake hydraulic hose from the shock absorber by slackening the centre locking nut and easing the hose and pipe down and out of the slot in the bracket (see illustration). On the right-hand side there is very little clearance for a spanner and it may be easier if the roadspring is removed as described in Section 13.
2012 Fusion Rear Shock Replacement
Bohemian rhapsody piano pdf.
10.6 Brake hydraulic hose-to-shock absorber attachment (arrowed) - Saloon and Estate models
7 Undo the two bolts securing the shock absorber to the stub axle carrier and withdraw the unit, together with cup and bump rubber, from under the wheel arch.
Testing
8 To test the shock absorber, grip its lower mounting in a vice so that the unit is vertical.
8 To test the shock absorber, grip its lower mounting in a vice so that the unit is vertical.
9 Fully extend and retract the shock absorber ten or twelve times. Any lack of resistance in either direction will indicate the need for renewal, as will evidence of leakage of fluid.
Refitting
10 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but if a new unit is being installed, prime it first in a similar way to that described for testing.
10 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but if a new unit is being installed, prime it first in a similar way to that described for testing.
See also:
Carbon canister-purge solenoid (models with catalytic converter) - removal and refitting
2.0 litre DOHC models 1 The purge solenoid is located next to the carbon canister, on the right-hand side of the engine compartment. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Disconnect the solen .. Ur054g r01 v1 1 driver windows 7.
2.0 litre DOHC models 1 The purge solenoid is located next to the carbon canister, on the right-hand side of the engine compartment. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Disconnect the solen .. Ur054g r01 v1 1 driver windows 7.
Ford Truck Shock Absorbers
Inner gutter weatherstrip (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Open both the front and rear doors to expose the relevant weatherstrip. 2 Carefully pull the weatherstrip from the base of the front pillar, taking care to release the flap which is stu ..
Removal 1 Open both the front and rear doors to expose the relevant weatherstrip. 2 Carefully pull the weatherstrip from the base of the front pillar, taking care to release the flap which is stu ..
2014 Ford Fusion Rear Shocks
Manual steering gear - removal and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be required for this operation. Removal 1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. Ensure that the steering lock is engaged and remove the igniti ..
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be required for this operation. Removal 1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. Ensure that the steering lock is engaged and remove the igniti ..