Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
5. NOTE: The spacer must be positioned exactly as illustrated.
Install the spacer.
1
Remove the bump stop.
2
Install the spacer between the rear lower arm and the crossmember making sure the spacer is in a vertical plane.
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6. NOTE: Do not fully tighten the rear lower arm to wheel knuckle bolt at this stage.
Attach the rear lower arm to the wheel knuckle.
7. Fabricate a 20 mm wide by 157 mm long spacer.
8. Using a suitable wooden block and a suitable transmission jack, raise the suspension to the design height setting.
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Position the wooden block and transmission jack as shown.