Lower Arm: Installation

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

NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the lower arm and new forward and rearward bolts.
1. Install the lower arm new forward bolt.
2. Install the lower arm new rearward bolt.
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On both sides. Connect the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque: 38 lb.ft (52 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

Tighten the lower arm forward and rearward bolts.
1. Tighten the front lower arm forward bolt.
  Torque: Stage 1: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm) Stage 2: 180 deg.
2. Tighten the front lower arm rearward bolt.
  Torque: Stage 1: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm) Stage 2: 180 deg.
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If removed. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.
Torque: 1: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm) 2: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .