Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Slide Hammer

205-047 (15-011)

Adaptor for 205-047

205-047-02 (15-011-03)

Alignment Fixture, Rear Suspension

205-305 (15-087)

1. Loosen the wheel nuts.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

3. Remove the wheel.

4. Support the rear axle assembly.

5. Remove the shock absorber.
   1. Remove the lower retaining bolt.
   2. Remove the upper retaining nut and bolt.

6. Install the alignment fixture.
   1. Set the alignment fixture to 457 mm between the lines at either end.
   2. Install the alignment fixture to the shock absorber lower fixing point and align with the upper point.
   3. Secure the alignment fixture upper fixing with the shock absorber upper retaining nut and bolt.

7. Remove the torsion bar outer and inner dust caps.
   1. Remove the outer dust cap.
   2. Remove the inner dust cap.

8. Remove the torsion bar spring clip.

9. Using the special tools, remove the torsion bar.

1. 

   CAUTION:The left-hand torsion bar is marked with a G and the right-hand with a D. Never interchange the right and left-hand bars.
   

   CAUTION:If force is required to fit the torsion bar it is not in the correct position and should be relocated.
   Install the torsion bar.
   1. Locate the torsion bar into the connecting link.
   2. Push the bar gently to install.

2. 

   NOTE:The final torquing of the rear suspension components should be carried out when the vehicle weight is on the road wheels.
   Install the remaining components in reverse order.