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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts 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 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.
NOTE: Suspension bushing fasteners must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tires or incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    2. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  2. Remove the 2 anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
    • Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
  3. Remove the brake disc.
  4. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link and parking brake cable bracket from the wheel knuckle.
    • Discard the nut.
  5. Remove the bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
    • If equipped, unclip the 2 retainers from the upper arm.
  6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and position the hose aside.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

    NOTE: Do not discard the wheel hub nuts at this time.
  7. Remove the outer and inner wheel hub nuts.
  8. Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the hub and bearing.
    Fig 1: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Bearing And Wheel Hub Using Front Hub Remover
    G06500643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  9. Position a suitable jackstand under the lower arm.
  10. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and flag bolt.
  11. Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt and nut.
  12. Remove and discard the toe link outboard bolt and nut.
  13. Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt and nut.

    AWD vehicles 

  14. Position the halfshaft through the wheel knuckle opening and secure the halfshaft aside.
    Fig 2: Positioning Halfshaft Through Wheel Knuckle Opening
    G06500636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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    15. WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  15. Pull outward on the wheel knuckle while lowering the jackstand and remove the spring.
    • Inspect the spring upper and lower seats, remove and discard seats as necessary.
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