Ford Focus Service Manual: Lower Arm - Rear

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. Mark the position of the rearward lower arm adjustment cam to the crossmember.

1. Remove the spring. For additional information, refer to Spring in this section.

1. Remove the rearward lower arm-to-crossmember nut, cam adjuster, cam bolt and the lower arm.
   • Discard the rearward lower arm-to-crossmember nut.

Installation

1. NOTE:

   Align the mark on the rearward lower arm adjustment cam to the mark on the crossmember.

   NOTE:

   Do not fully tighten the rearward lower arm-to-crossmember nut at this time.

   Position the rearward lower arm and install the cam bolt, cam adjuster and new nut.
   • Tighten the nut until snug.

1. Install the spring. For additional information, refer to Spring in this section.

1. NOTE:

   Final tightening of the rearward lower arm-to-crossmember nut should be carried out with the suspension at curb height.

   Tighten the rearward lower arm-to-crossmember nut to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

1. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe. For additional information, refer to Section  204-00.