Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Lower Arm Bushing

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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