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Yes, but removing the rear spindle is a lot of work and may require power tools or a press. A better alternative and a common modification for a Festiva is to swap the front hubs and rear end from an Aspire to a Festiva. This allows you much larger brakes, removable disc brakes up front, a rear torsion bar for much better handling. Some would say the swap is almost required as the Festiva stock brakes and suspension is horrible.
yes and no... all aspire suspension parts front and rear will bolt directly to the festiva body... however the parts are not the same so you have to change the entire structure over to aspire suspension.. the 2 cars share a few individual parts like axle beam and various nuts and bolt. the aspire and festiva also have different wheel lug patterns so you need to have aspire wheels also and spare.... so if you change only the front or only the rear you will need to carry 2 spares.
A Hatch Back like a Civic DX, or the old Accord Hatchback, Tercel EZ, Ford Festiva, Ford Aspire, Hyundai Accent, Dodge Colt, Chevy Sprint etc.
left rear of engine.
front wheel drive
look at the bottom or rear of radiator
It's under the rear seat inside the gas tank.
It is located on the rear left side under the trunk hatch.
I've seen it done without modifications to the wheel wells...15" wheels with low profile tires WILL fit.Keep in mind, with that 4x100mm bolt pattern, wheels to fit are going to be hard to find. I'd suggest deeply researching the Aspire Big Brake swap. You can find details of this, simply google 'Project Festiva' or 'Festiva Brake Swap.' It's a popular change, considering you get 3 times the stopping power, plus better handling with the Aspire front suspension. Just be forewarned: this swap requires pulling everything from the trailing arm out, on the rear, and the complete knuckle/hub assemblies up front.
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remove rear seat and then remove access panel
The bolt in found in a Ford Festiva in the boot on the left hand side on the inside of the boot not far from the back of the rear lights panel. There is a bolt there with screws on it. Not sure how it works but its a start.