Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the lower ball joint nut and separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Remove the lower arm inner bolt and the lower arm.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Tighten the lower arm inner bolt with the weight of the vehicle on the ground.