Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Lower Arm Vertical Link. Removal and Installation
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.
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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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Support the rear suspension to ride height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Remove the lower arm vertical link-to-lower arm bolt.
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Remove the lower arm vertical link-to-wheel knuckle bolt and remove the lower arm vertical link.
Installation
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the
suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the
wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may
occur.
Position the lower arm vertical link.
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Install the lower arm vertical link-to-wheel knuckle bolt
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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Install lower arm vertical link-to-lower arm bolt
Torque:
Aluminum lower arm::
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
Cast-iron lower arm::
103 lb.ft (140 Nm)
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Install the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current DSM installed. If the current DSM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.
Using a diagnostic scan t..
Removal
Remove the underbody shields.
Remove the fasteners and the front crossmember.
Installation
NOTE:
Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification.
Install the front crossmember and fasteners.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Install the underbody shields.
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