Rear Lower Arm: Removal

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: 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.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Raise the suspension to curb height. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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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.

NOTE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
1. Remove and discard the rear lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
2. Remove and discard the rear lower arm-to-wheel knuckle nut.
3. Using special service tool disconnect the rear lower arm from wheel knuckle and remove the rear lower arm.

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