Ford Escape: Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Lower Arm Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	204-830 Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm
	204-833 Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm
	204-834 Remover/Installer, Front Lower Arm Bushing
Hydraulic Press
Wooden Block

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

1. Remove the lower arm.
   Refer to: Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

Vehicles with all other engines (Neo, , 2.0L GTDI, Panther)

1. NOTE: Mark position of the component before removal.

   Index mark the lower arm bushing and the special tool for reference during installation.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-833  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm.

1. NOTE: Mark position of the component before removal.

   Index mark the lower arm bushing and the special tool for reference during installation.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-833  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm.

1. Using the the hydraulic press and suitable tools, remove the lower arm bushing.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-833  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm. , 204-830  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

Vehicles with 1.5L Dragon GTDI engines

1. NOTE: Mark position of the component before removal.

   Index mark the lower arm bushing and the special tool for reference during installation.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-834  Remover/Installer, Front Lower Arm Bushing.

1. NOTE: Mark position of the component before removal.

   Index mark the lower arm bushing and the special tool for reference during installation.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-834  Remover/Installer, Front Lower Arm Bushing.

1. Using the the hydraulic press and suitable tools, remove the lower arm bushing.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-834  Remover/Installer, Front Lower Arm Bushing. , 204-830  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

Installation

Vehicles with all other engines (Neo, , 2.0L GTDI, Panther)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the LH side.

   NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

   NOTE: Install in the same position as the original component.

   Using the the hydraulic press and suitable tools, install the lower arm bushing.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-833  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm. , 204-830  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the RH side.

   NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

   NOTE: Install in the same position as the original component.

   Using the the hydraulic press and suitable tools, install the lower arm bushing.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-833  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm. , 204-830  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

Vehicles with 1.5L Dragon GTDI engines

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the LH side.

   NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

   NOTE: Install in the same position as the original component.

   Using the the hydraulic press and suitable tools, install the lower arm bushing.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-834  Remover/Installer, Front Lower Arm Bushing. , 204-830  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the RH side.

   NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

   NOTE: Install in the same position as the original component.

   Using the the hydraulic press and suitable tools, install the lower arm bushing.
   Install Special Service Tool: 204-834  Remover/Installer, Front Lower Arm Bushing. , 204-830  Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

All vehicles

1. Install the lower arm.
   Refer to: Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).