Lower Arm - Torsion Bar Suspension: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. 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 number or an 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 torsion bar. For additional information, refer to Torsion Bar in this article.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut and grommet.
- Remove the stabilizer link stud and grommet and the stabilizer link assembly.
- Remove and discard the 2 lower shock nuts.
- Remove and discard the lower ball joint cotter pin and nut.
- Using the special tool, separate the ball joint from the wheel spindle/knuckle.
- Remove the lower arm bolts and nuts, and remove the front suspension lower arm.
- Discard the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
CAUTION:
Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel spindle/knuckle or damage to the wheel spindle/knuckle will result.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.