Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
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.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Using a suitable jack, support the front wheel knuckle at the rear lower ball joint.
3. Remove the front lower arm-to-subframe bolt and washer.
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Discard the bolt and washer.
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To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.), then tighten an additional 90 degrees with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
4. Remove the damper fork-to-lower arm bolt flag nut and damper.
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Discard the bolt and flag nut.
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To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
5. Remove and discard the front lower ball joint nut.
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To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.).
6. CAUTION: When the lower ball joint is separated from the wheel knuckle, the lower arm may strike the outer constant velocity (CV)
joint boot with enough force to damage the boot clamp. This will result in a loss of grease from the outer CV joint. Place a block of wood,
or similar item, between the lower arm and the outer CV joint to prevent the lower arm from striking the outer CV joint.
NOTE: Once pressure is applied to the ball joint with the special tool, it may be necessary to tap the wheel knuckle at the ball joint area to
separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
Using the special tools, separate the front lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle and remove the front lower arm.
7. CAUTION: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. Use a suitable
jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to 402 mm (15.83 inch).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Lower Arm - Rear
