Ford Escape: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Rear Shock Absorber
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Do not attempt to jacking on the front control arm
or rear control arm on any vehicle. Damage to control arms may occur.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.
Support the rear suspension using an axle stand.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension fasteners with the weight of
the vehicle on the wheels and tires or use a suitable jack to raise the
suspension to curb height or damage to the bushings may occur.
Remove and discard the lower shock absorber bolt and nut.
Torque:
81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
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Remove and discard the rear shock absorber upper bolts and remove the rear shock absorber.
Torque:
81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-069
(T81P-1104-C)
Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-557Installer, Ball BearingTKIT-2005U-FLMTKIT-2005U-LMTKIT-2006U-FLM/LMTKIT-2006UF/FM
308-968Installer, Input Shaft Seal
308-971Remover, Input Sleeve
308-972Installer, Input Sleeve
308-973Remover, PTU Input Sleeve
Hyd..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems an..