Axle - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. On both sides.
   Refer to: Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

1. On both sides.
   

1. On both sides.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.

   On both sides.
   

1. General Equipment : Transmission Jack

1. On both sides.
   

Installation

1. Torque :
   1   25 Nm
     125 Nm

1. NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this stage.

   On both sides.
   

1. On both sides.
   Refer to: Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

1. On both sides.
   Torque :
   1   70 Nm
   2   11 Nm

1. NOTE: Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.

   On both sides.
   Torque : 9 Nm

1. On both sides.
   

1. On both sides.
   General Equipment : Vehicle/Axle Stands

1. On both sides.
   Torque : 115 Nm

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

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