Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2002)
Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Crossmember
Removal
All vehicles
1. Remove the stabilizer bar.
3-door, 4-door and 5-door
2. NOTE: Do not fully tighten the shock absorber lower retaining bolt at this stage.
Attach the shock absorber to the wheel knuckle.
All vehicles
3. NOTE: Wagon shown, 3-door, 4-door and 5door similar.
Remove the rear lower arms.
4. CAUTION: The front lower arm is marked FRONT. Make a note of the position of the front lower arm to aid installation.
Remove the front lower arms.