Upper Arm: Removal

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.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions ( HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
Refer to: Spring .
Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Arm Disposal Bolt
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NOTE: Fabricate a spacer.

NOTE: Focus, Focus-BEV and Focus-ST require different length spacers.
1. Focus, Focus-BEV.
2. Focus-ST.
Fig 2: Spacers Different Length Dimension
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General Equipment : Transmission Jack

Fig 3: Checking Trailing Arm Support
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Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Arm-To-Wheel Knuckle Disposal Bolt
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NOTE: Note the position of the upper control arm to aid installation.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Control Arm Disposal Bolt

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Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.