Lower Arm: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
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 of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt.
- Remove the lower arm-to-frame forward bolt and spacer.
- Discard the bolt.
- Remove the 2 lower arm-to-frame rearward bolts and the lower arm.
- Discard the 2 bolts.