Suspension and steering 10Y11
positioning of the voids. Install the bush on
the other side in the same way.
9 With the new bushes in position, refit the
body mounting brackets loosely to the trailing
arms - do not fully tighten the pivot bolts at
this stage. Final tightening is carried out with
the vehicle standing on its roadwheels.
10 Raise the axle assembly so that the
conical locating pegs on the body mounting
brackets engage in their body locations. Refit
the body mounting bracket bolts and tighten
to the specified torque.
11 On ABS equipped models, reconnect the
load-apportioning valve operating links to the
13.19 Pivot bush renewal (April 199014.2 Rear suspension anti-roll bar
rear axle beam
models onwards) - correct engagement of
12 If the flexible brake hoses were1 Rear suspension strut
bush lip on rear axle
disconnected during this operation, reconnect2 Anti-roll bar
them and bleed the brake hydraulic systemA New bush, installed correctly3 Inset showing (front) mounting clamp
(see Chapter 9).B New bush, installed incorrectly
13 Lower the vehicle to the ground.
bores in line with the bolt holes in the6 Lower the vehicle to the ground, rock it to
14 Fully tighten the bush pivot bolt nuts to
mounting brackets, then insert the pivot bolts.settle the suspension, then tighten the clamp
the specified torque.
Screw the retaining nuts into position on thebolts to the specified torque settings.
April 1990 models onwardpivot bolts, but do not fully tighten them at
this stage.
15 As mentioned in the note at the start of
21 Carry out the operations described in
this Section, all later models are fitted with15 Rear suspension
paragraphs 11 to 14 above.
revised bushes which use 12 mm (thread size)
components (Courier
pivot bolts. If the later type bushes are to be
models) - general
fitted to a pre-April 1990 model, two
corresponding bolts and nuts must be14 Rear suspension anti-roll bar
Although it is possible to remove the rear
obtained at the same time, and either the(all models except Courier) -
2suspension torsion bars and stabiliser bar
body mounting brackets must be replaced byremoval and refitting
independently of the complete rear axle
the corresponding modified items, or the
assembly, it is essential to have certain
holes in the original brackets must be opened
special tools available to complete the work
out (to 12.5 mm) to suit the new bolts.Removal
successfully.
16 Carry out the operations described in1 Chock the front wheels then jack up the
Due to the complexity of the tasks, and the
paragraphs 1 to 4 above.rear of the car and support it on axle stands
requirement for special tools to accurately set
17 Using a steel tube of suitable diameter,(see OJacking and Vehicle Support�).
the suspension geometry and vehicle ride
various flat washers and a long bolt and nut,2 Undo the front clamp bolt from each end of
height on refitting, the removal and refitting of
draw the bush out of its location in the axlethe bar, then support the bar and undo the
individual rear suspension components is
trailing arm.rear bolt at each end; withdraw the bar (see
considered to be beyond the scope of DIY
18 Clean the bush eye in the trailing arm;illustration).
work and should be entrusted to a Ford
lubricate it, and the new bush, with a soapy3 Prise open the clamps to release the rubber
dealer.
solution (washing-up liquid, for example) priorbushes, if required. Fit the new bushes using
Procedures for removal and refitting of the
to installation.soapy water as a lubricant.
rear shock absorbers, and the complete rear
19 Locate the new bush in position, together
Refittingsuspension assembly are given in Sections 16
with the steel tube, washers, bolt and nut as
and 17 respectively.
used for removal. Ensure that the bush flange4 On refitting, offer up the bar and align first
is positioned on the outside, then draw thethe front clamp on each side, refitting the
bush fully into position so that its lip isbolts loosely.
engaged (see illustration).5 Align and refit the rear clamp on each side;16 Rear shock absorber
20 Raise the axle to reposition the bush pinagain, tighten the bolts only loosely.(Courier models) - removal,
1
examination and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels then jack up the
rear of the car and support it on axle stands
10
(see OJacking and Vehicle Support�).
2 Support the relevant trailing arm of the
suspension assembly and unscrew the upper
mounting bolt and nut, followed by the lower
bolt. Withdraw the shock absorber from under
the vehicle (see illustrations).
Examination
16.2a Removing a shock absorber upper16.2b . . . and lower mounting on Courier3 Examine the shock absorber body for signs
mounting . . .modelsof fluid leakage or damage and check the
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