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:
Torque Specifications
Item
Nm
lb-ft
lb-in
ACM bolts
2.5
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22
Antenna bolt
7
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62
APIM screws
1
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9
DACMC bolts
6
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53
DSP bolts
6
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53
FCIM bolts
2.5
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22
FDIM bolts
2.5
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Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step.
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Visual Ins..