Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Lower Arm. Removal and Installation
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.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Do not use a prying device or separator fork between
the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball
joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the
lower arm body opening.
NOTICE:
Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel
knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may
occur.
Remove and discard the ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the lower arm from the wheel knuckle.
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Remove and discard the lower arm bolts and remove the lower arm.
Installation
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Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
Install the lower arm and the new lower arm bolts.
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Tighten the new rearward lower arm bolt in 2 stages.
Torque:
Stage 1:
46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
Stage 2:
180°
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Attach the lower arm to the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque:
38 lb.ft (52 Nm)
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Support the suspension at curb height.
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Tighten the new lower arm forward bolt in 2 stages.
Torque:
Stage 1:
46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
Stage 2:
180°
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Install the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Check and if necessary, adjust front toe.
Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Removal
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Installation
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Adjustment
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the parking brake cable adjustment lock nut...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Categories
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
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.
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrum
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