F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Arm
Lower Arm
Material
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major
service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes 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 of correct retention of these parts.
CAUTION: Use the holding feature to prevent the ball studs (lower ball joint and stabilizer bar link) from turning while removing and installing the
nuts.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. CAUTION: Do not strike the ball joint stud to separate it from the wheel spindle or damage to the ball stud can occur. Lightly tap the wheel
spindle to loosen the ball stud.
NOTE: The lower ball joint does not require special tools to separate from the wheel spindle.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and separate the ball joint from the spindle.
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To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
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To install, tighten the nut to 475 Nm (351 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the lower arm nuts, bolts and the lower arm.
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Discard the nuts and bolts.
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To install, tighten the nuts to 350 Nm (258 ft. lbs.).
6. NOTE: Do not tighten the lower arm nuts until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire
assemblies.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.
