Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual page 93

204-00-1 3 Suspension System
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General Information 204-00-1 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
B6: INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS
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Check the wheel bearings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing Inspection (204-00
Suspension System
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General Information,
General Procedures).
Are the wheel bearings damaged?
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Yes
INSTALL a new wheel bearing(s). REFER to:
Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front Suspension,
Removal and Installation),
Rear Wheel Bearing (204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
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No
GO to B7.
B7: INSPECT THE WHEELS AND TIRES
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Check the tires for uneven wear.
Is there uneven tire wear?
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Yes
REFER to the symptom chart.
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No
GO to B8.
B8: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY AND REAR SUSPENSION SPRING INTERFACE
Loosen the strut and spring assemblies and
shock absorbers top and bottom mounting bolts
and nuts. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts.
REFER to:
Specifications (204-01 Front Suspension,
Specifications),
Specifications (204-02 Rear Suspension,
Specifications).
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Carry out a road test.
REFER to: RoadIRoller Testing (1 00-00
General Information, Description and Oper-
ation).
Is the concern still evident?
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Yes
GO to B9.
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No
Vehicle condition corrected.
B9: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCK ABSORBER COMPONENTS
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Check that the spring is correctly located on the
spring seat and has not moved.
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