Ford Escape: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Lower Arm
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Do not attempt to jacking on the front control arm
or rear control arm on any vehicle. Damage to control arms may occur.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.
Raise the suspension to curb height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension fasteners with the weight of
the vehicle on the wheels and tires or use a suitable jack to raise the
suspension to curb height or damage to the bushings may occur.
NOTE:
Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
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Remove and discard the front lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque:
Stage 1:
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Stage 2:
120°
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Remove and discard the front lower arm-to-frame bolt and remove the front lower arm.
Torque:
Stage 1:
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Stage 2:
120°
Installation
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension fasteners with the weight of
the vehicle on the wheels and tires or use a suitable jack to raise the
suspension to curb height or damage to the bushings may occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and if necessary adjust rear toe.
Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Coil springs
lower arms
Shock absorber
Stabilizer bar and links
Toe links
Upper arms
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
The
rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower)...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Other information:
Select Charge Preferences on the
Charge Settings screen.
Select Departure Time Setup on the
Edit Charge Preferences screen.
Two time settings show for each day
of the week on the Departure Times
schedule screen. Select any one.
On the Departure Time settings screen,
set your desired departure time, cabin
temperature and days of the week to
repeat...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B1147..