Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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 if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
- Using a crow's foot wrench, remove and discard the lower arm ball joint nut.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Using a pry bar, push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the lower arm.
- Install the special tool over the ball stud before releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the rest position.
- Leave the special tool in place during service, remove prior to reassembly.
- Install the special tool over the ball stud before releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the rest position.
- Remove and discard the lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
- To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the lower arm bushing-to-subframe nuts and bolts.
- To install, tighten to 99 Nm (73 lb-ft).
- Install the new lower arm bushing-to-subframe bolts from the bottom of the lower arm bushing with the nuts on top.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Use new lower arm fasteners.
NOTE:
Use the holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.