Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual page 126

204-0214 Rear Suspension 204-02-4
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
suspension will not be correct. The installation .
orientation of the support bearing is indicated with
an arrow.
sensor pick-up ring
1
3
1
stub axle
I
1
4
1
Brake back plate assembly with brake
I
1
5
1
Bracket
I
1
6
1
Spring
I
1
7
1
Shock absorber
I
A significant modification is the replacement of the
previous Mc-Pherson suspension struts with
separate spring and shock absorber elements. This
results in more space in the area of the suspension
strut turrets, thus increasing the volume of the
luggage compartment. In addition, the forces from
the spring and shock absorber elements are now
dissipated separately and have been individually
optimised.
The shock absorbers are single-tube gas shock
absorbers.
It is important that the correct installation orientation
is adhered to when assembling the support
bearings, as otherwise the geometry of the rear
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