Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or of a substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut from ball joints and stabilizer bar links.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to IDENTIFICATION CODES .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

To remove individual parts only, carry out the listed steps:

PARTS REMOVAL STEPS

Part	Steps
Wheel hub and bearing assembly	1-3
Knuckle	1-8
Lower arm	7, 9-10
Wheel stud	1-3, 11

Fig 1: Removing Wheel Bearing, Wheel Hub, Wheel Knuckle, And Lower Arm (Front)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.