Lower Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

Remove the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
If equipped. Remove the retainers and the under body shield.

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If equipped. Remove the retainers and the dual under body shields.

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If equipped. Remove the retainers and the center under body shield.

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If equipped. Remove the retainers and the floor pan under body shields.

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NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.

NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

Remove and discard the ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

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Remove and discard the lower arm forward and rearward bolts and remove the lower arm.

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