204-02-10 Rear suspension 204-02-1

SECTION 204-02 Rear suspension

VEHICLE APPLICATION: 2001 Focus

CONTENT PAGE
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear suspension........................................................................................................................... 204-02-2
DIAGNOSIS AND CHECKS
Rear suspension........................................................................................................................... 204-02-6
DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Wheel hub ................................................................................................................................... 204-02-7
Wheel bearing....................................................................................................................... 204-02-9
Front lower arm.......................................................................................................................... 204-02-12
Rear lower arm........................................................................................................................... 204-02-13
Upper arm................................................................................................................................... 204-02-16
Stabilizer bar .............................................................................................................................. 204-02-18
Tie bar ....................................................................................................................................... 204-02-21
Wheel spike................................................................................................................................ 204-02-28
Shock absorber .......................................................................................................................... 204-02-32
Springs ....................................................................................................................................... 204-02-36
Crossbar...................................................................................................................................... 204-02-37
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel bearing - axial play ......................................................................................................... 204-02-40
SPECS
Specs ......................................................................................................................................... 204-02-41
Tightening torques................................................................................................................... 204-02-41

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Rear suspension

All except Wagon

Ref. Description Ref. Description

1 Crossbar 4 Shock absorber assembly
2 Upper arm 5 Brace and knuckle support
3 Front lower arm 6 Spring pad

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (CONTINUED)

Ref. Description Ref. Description

7 Spring 13
Sway bar bushing clamp
8 Suspension rubber stop
9 Rear lower arm 14 Wheel knuckle (disc brakes)

10 Stabilizer bar link 15 Wheel hub (disc brakes)

16
11 Stabilizer bar
Drum and hub assembly (drum brakes)
12 Stabilizer bar bushing
17 Wheel knuckle (drum brakes)

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Wagon

Ref. Description Ref. Description

1 Crossbar 5 Strap and knuckle
2 Upper arm 6 Spring pad
3 Front lower arm 7 Spring
4 Shock absorber 8 Rear lower arm

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (CONTINUED)

Ref. Description
9 Stabilizer bar

10 Stabilizer bar bushing

11
Sway bar bushing clamp

12 Wheel knuckle (disc brakes)

Ref. Description
13 Wheel hub (disc brakes)
14
Drum and hub assembly (drum brakes)
15 Wheel knuckle (drum brakes)

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DIAGNOSIS AND CHECKS

Rear suspension
SEE section 204-00.

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DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Wheel hub
Disassembly
1. Release the parking brake. For
more information, see section 206-05.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For more information, see
section 100-02.
4. Remove the wheel.

5.

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NOTE: If the dust cap is damaged during disassembly, it must be
replaced with a new one during assembly.
Remove the dust cover.

6. Z CAUTION: To avoid damage, use a socket to remove

the retaining nut.
Remove the hub retaining nut.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

7. Z CAUTION: Make sure the wheel speed

sensor ring (if equipped) is not hit or
damaged when removing the hub assembly.
Remove the hub.

Facility
1. A CAUTION: Make sure the wheel speed sensor
ring (if equipped) is not hit or damaged,
and is free of metal fragments when
installing the hub assembly.
CAUTION: Rotate the hub assembly in the opposite
direction when tightening the hub retaining
nut.
Assemble the components by following the
disassembly procedure in reverse order.

3. Apply the parking brake. For

more information, see section 206-05.

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DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Wheel bearing

Special tools
Oil seal assembly tool
307-210 (17-041)

Disassembly
1. Remove the hub. For more information, see the
Wheel Hub procedure. included in this section

2. NOTE: The anti-lock brake (ABS) sensor ring must be discarded.

Remove and discard the ABS sensor ring.

3. Remove the retaining ring.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

4. Remove the bearing using a suitable puller.

Facility
1. CAUTION: Support the drum until the wheel
studs are off the surface.
Using the special tool, mount the new bearing.
2. Install the retaining ring.

3. WARNING: A new ABS ring must be installed.

Failure to follow these instructions may
result in injury.
NOTE: Make sure the mounting surfaces are not dirty
or corroded.
Install a new ABS ring.
• Use a non-ferrous flat block.
• Be sure to press the ring slowly and at a right
angle.
• Press the ABS ring with a load not exceeding 10
KN.
4. Install the brake drum. For more information, see
the Wheel Hub procedure. included in this section

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

5. Mount the
wheel.

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DISASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION

Front lower arm

Disassembly
1. Adjust the suspension to the design
height. For more information, see
section 204-00.

2. . Remove the front lower arm.

1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the front lower arm.

Facility

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1. ATTENTION: The front lower arm

is marked FRONT. Take note of
the orientation of the front
lower arm for installation
purposes.
Assemble the components by
following the disassembly procedure
in reverse order.

2. Lower the suspension from the design

height.
3. Install the spring. For more
information, see the Spring procedure
included in this section.

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DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Rear lower arm

Disassembly
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For more
information, see section 100-02.

3. Remove the stabilizer bar rod from the

lower arm.

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4. . Set the suspension to the design height.
For more information, see section 204-00.
5. . Remove the rear wheel.
6. Remove the rear lower arm.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

Facility
1.Install the rear lower arm.

2.Lower the suspension to the design height.

3. Install the spring. For more information, see the
Spring procedure included in this section.
4. Install the stabilizer bar link to the lower arm.

5.Mount the rear wheel.

6. Check the rear wheel alignment. For more

information, see section 204-00.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

7. Tighten the nut.

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DISASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION

Upper arm

Disassembly
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Set the suspension to the design height.
For more
information, see section 204-00.

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3. . Remove the wheel.

4.NOTE: 3-door and 4-door shown,

Wagon similar.
Remove the outer screw.

5.NOTE: Take note of the upper arm

orientation for mounting purposes.
Remove the inner screw and
remove the upper arm.

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ON (CONTINUED)

Facility

1. NOTE: 3 and 4 door shown,

Wagon similar.
Assemble the components by
following the disassembly
procedure in reverse order.

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3. Lower the suspension from the
design height.
4. Install the spring. For more
information, see the Spring
procedure included in this
section.

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LATION

Disassembly

1. Z WARNING: Both sides of

the suspension must be
adjusted to the design
height. Failure to follow
this warning may result in
injury.
Adjust the suspension to the
design height (both sides). For
more information, see section
204-00.

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2. Separate the stabilizer bar from
the rear lower arm (both sides).

3. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp

(both sides).
1. Remove the screws.

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2. Remove the clamp.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
4. Remove the bushing.

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Facility

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1. ATTENTION: The stabilizer
bar bushings must be
properly positioned in the
stabilizer bar, without

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lubricant.
NOTE: Make sure the hub nipple is
positioned on the left.
Mount the bushing to the
stabilizer bar (both sides).

2. Install the stabilizer bar clamps.

1. Apply water to the clamp to
facilitate assembly.
2. Press the clamp onto the
hub.

3. Install the stabilizer bar (both

sides).

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(both sides).

4. Install the stabilizer bar to the

lower arm
5. Lower the suspension from the

design height.
6. Install the spring. For more
information, see the Spring
procedure. included in this
section

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7. Mount the rear wheel.

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DISASSEMBLY AND Disassembly
INSTALLATION All vehicles
1. . Loosen the wheel nuts.
Tie bar
2. . Raise and support the vehicle. For more
information, see section 100-02.
3. . Remove the wheel.
4. . Disconnect the parking brake cable.
1. Remove the lining.
2.Disconnect the parking brake cable.

5. Disengage the cable guide.

6. Pull the cable and thread it through the strap.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

7. Z CAUTION: To prevent fluid loss or dirt

contamination, cap the brake hose.
Disengage the rear brake lining.
1. Disconnect the brake pipe lining.
2. Remove the clasp.

8. Set the suspension to the design height. For more

information, see section 204-00.
3 doors
9. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt and the
outer bolt from the front lower arm.

Wagon
10.Remove the lower shock absorber bolt and the
lower arm outer bolt.

TIE0010091

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

All vehicles
11. Remove the rear lower arm bolts.

12. Disengage the upper arm.

13. Remove the front mounting screws from the tie rod.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

Facility
All vehicles
1. Mount the brace.

2. Install the outer screw of the upper arm.

3. Install the rear lower arm.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

3 doors
4. Install the lower shock absorber bolt and the
outer bolt of the front lower arm.

Wagon
5. Install the lower arm outer bolt and the
lower shock absorber bolt.

All vehicles
6. Lower the suspension from the design
height.
7. Install the spring. For more information, see
the Spring procedure included in this section.
8. Install the rear brake lining.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

9.Mount the cable guide.

10. Place the cable.

1. Place the cable.
2. Mount the lining.

11. Mount the

wheel.
12. . Bleed the brake system. For more
information, see section 206-06.
13. . Check the rear wheel alignment. For
more information, see section 204-00.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

14. Tighten the nut.

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DISASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION

Wheel spike

Disassembly
All vehicles
1. Release the parking brake. For
more information, see section
206-05.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
For more information, see
section 100-02.
4. Remove the wheel.

Vehicles with anti-lock brakes

5. Unscrew the wheel speed
sensor.

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All vehicles
6. NOTE: If the dust cap is damaged
during disassembly, a new dust
cap must be used.
Remove the dust cover.

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ON (CONTINUED)

7. A CAUTION: To avoid
damage, use a socket to
remove the hub retaining
nut.
2 CAUTION: Make sure that the
ABS sensor (if equipped) is
not hit or damaged, and that
it does not have any metal
fragments that could be
dislodged when removing the
brake drum.
Remove the brake drum.
1. Remove the hub retaining
nut.

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2. Remove the brake drum.

Facility
All vehicles

8. Remove the knuckle.

1. Mount the knuckle.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

2. CAUTION: To prevent damage, use a socket

to install the hub retaining nut.
CAUTION: When installing the brake drum, make
sure that the wheel speed sensor ring (if equipped)
is not hit or damaged and is free of metal
fragments.
Install the brake drum.

3. Replace the dust cap.

Vehicles with anti-lock brakes

4. Install the wheel speed sensor.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

All vehicles
5. Mount the wheel.

6. Apply the parking brake. For more

information, see section 206-05.

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DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Shock absorber

Disassembly
3 doors
1. Remove the luggage compartment interior trim panel. For more information, see section 501-05.

2. CAUTION: Use an Allen key to prevent the connecting rod from turning.
Remove the upper shock mounting nut.

All vehicles
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For more
information, see section 100-02.
3 doors
4. Remove the shock absorber.

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Wagon
5. Remove the top screw.

6. Remove the shock absorber.

Facility
Wagon
1. NOTE: Final tightening of suspension
components should be performed with the
weight of the vehicle on the wheels.
Install the bottom screw.

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2. Replace the top screw.

3 doors
3. NOTE: Final tightening of suspension
components should be performed with the
weight of the vehicle on the wheels.
Loosely install the lower screw and
washer.

4. NOTE: Guide the shock strut into the

positioning hole.
Lower the vehicle.

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ON (CONTINUED)

5. Z CAUTION: Use an Allen key to

prevent the connecting rod from
turning.
NOTE: Final tightening of suspension
components should be performed with the
weight of the vehicle on the wheels.
Install the upper mounting nut.

6. Install the luggage compartment trim panel. For more information, see section 501-05.

7. NOTE: Final tightening of suspension components should be performed with the weight of the vehicle
on the wheels.
Tighten the bottom mounting screw.

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DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Springs

1. There is no communication available at

this time.

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DISASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION

Crossbar
Disassembly
All vehicles
1. Remove the stabilizer bar. For more information,
see the Stabilizer Bar procedure. included in this
section

2. ATTENTION: Before removing the suspension

arms, make sure the wheel knuckles are
supported.
Remove the rear lower arms. For more
information, see the Rear Lower Arm procedure.
included in this section
3. Remove the front lower arms. For more
information, see the Front Lower Arm procedure.
included in this section
4. Remove the upper arms. For more information,
see the Upper Arm procedure. included in this
section

5.

NOTE: Support the exhaust system to prevent damage.

Separate the exhaust system bracket.

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3 and 4 doors
6. Remove the evaporative emissions canister. For
more information, see section 303-13.
All vehicles
7. Using a suitable transmission lift, support the rear
crossmember.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

8. Remove the cross member retaining screws (three

screws on each side).

9. Lower and remove the crossbar.

Facility
All vehicles
1. Place the crossbar.

2. Install the crossmember retaining screws (three

screws on each side).

3. and 4 doors
3. Install the evaporative emissions canister. For
more information, see section 303-13.
All vehicles
4. Mount the exhaust system.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

5. NOTE: Do not lower the suspension from the

designed height. Install the upper arms. For more
information, see the Upper Arm procedure.
included in this section

6. NOTE: Do not lower the suspension from the

designed height. Install the front lower arms. For
more information, see the Front Lower Arm
procedure. included in this section

7. NOTE: Do not lower the suspension from the

designed height. Install the rear lower arms. For
more information, see the Rear Lower Arm
procedure. included in this section
8. Install the stabilizer bar. For more information, see
the Stabilizer Bar procedure. included in this
section
9. Check the rear wheel alignment. For more
information, see section 204-00.

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GENERAL PROCEDURES

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SPECS

Tightening torques
Nm lb-ft lb-in
48 35 -
ss member mounting bolts

15 11 -
o rear lower arm securing nut
unting bolts 115 85 -
unting bolts 115 85 -
115 85 -
to wheel knuckle carrier

115 85 -
rossmember cam bolt nut

retaining screw 9 - 80
ting bolts 28 21 -
235 173 -
115 85 -
e rod bracket to the front of the body

nuckle carrier bolt 115 85 -

18 13 -
er nut (all except Wagon)
er bracket bolt (Wagon) 115 85 -
lloy wheels 128 94 -
screws 115 85 -
crews 66 49 -

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