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Fusion 2002.75 (06.2002-)

Front Suspension - Lower Arm Fusion 2002.75 (06/2002-)
Removal and Installation

Removal

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

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
    Detach the lower arm ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    • Remove the heat shield.

  1. Remove the crossmember outer retaining bolt.

  1. Remove the lower arm.

Installation
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not fully tighten the lower arm to crossmember retaining bolts at this stage.
    Install the lower arm.

  1. Install the crossmember outer retaining bolt.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the heat shield is installed to prevent damage to the ball joint.
    Install the heat shield.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:The lower arm pinch bolt must be installed from the rear of the wheel knuckle.
    Attach the lower arm ball joint to the wheel knuckle.
  1. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04 Wheels and Tires.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The lower arm to crossmember retaining bolts must be tightened with the vehicle weight on the road wheels.
    Tighten the lower arm to crossmember retaining bolts.
    1. Tighten the bolt in two stages.

        2. 1. Stage 1: 80 Nm.

        2. Stage 2: 55 degrees.

    1. Tighten the bolts.
  1. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to Section  204-00 Suspension System - General Information.

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