Ford Focus Service Manual: Lower Arm - Front

Removal

NOTICE: 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 correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04.

1. Remove and discard the forward lower arm inboard bolt.

1. Remove the forward lower arm outboard bolt and the forward lower arm.
   • Discard the bolt.

Installation

1. NOTE:

   The forward lower arm is marked FRONT. Make a note of the position of the front lower arm to aid installation.

   NOTE:

   Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

   Position the front lower arm and loosely install the new lower arm outboard bolt.

1. NOTE:

   Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

   Loosely install the new forward lower arm inboard bolt.

1. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04.

1. Lower the vehicle until the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheels and tires.

1. Tighten the forward lower arm inboard bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

1. Tighten the forward lower arm outboard bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).