LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2005 >> Escape Base, 3.0 1, FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1512 (Front Suspension) >> Removal & Installation >> Wheel Knuckle >> Removal & Installation

Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
    2. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
  2. Remove the bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
    • Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
  3. Remove the brake disc.
  4. Pull back the rubber splash shield and disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    5. Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0013822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  5. Remove the nut and detach the outer tie rod from the wheel knuckle.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    6. NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  6. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
    • To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    7. NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  7. Remove the stabilizer link lower nut and the stabilizer bar link.
    • Discard the nut.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  8. Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retainer from the steering knuckle.
    9. NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  9. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
    • To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
    10. NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  10. Remove the lower ball joint nut and then remove the wheel knuckle.
    • Discard the nut.
    • To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  11. If necessary, remove the 4 bolts and the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
    • To install, tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  13. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES article.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals