Ford Escape: Rear Suspension / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
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Coil springs
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lower arms
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Shock absorber
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Stabilizer bar and links
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Toe links
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Upper arms
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Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
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Wheel knuckles
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Wheel studs
The
rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower). Each arm
has a mounting position to the chassis and an attachment at the wheel
knuckle. This suspension allows the wheels to react to road
imperfections independent of each other. The shock absorber mounts to
the wheel knuckle and along with the spring, controls vertical movement.
The stabilizer bar and links control suspension lean/sway.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
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System Operation
Cabin Coolant Heater System
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Item
Description
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Cabin Heater Coolant Temperature Sensor
2
PCM
3
BCMC
4
SOBDMC
5
Cabin Coolant Heater
6
Cabin Heater Coolant Diverter Valve
7
Cabin Heater Coolant Pump
8
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor
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Engine Coolan..