Lower Arm: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The lower control arm fasteners are one time use only. New nuts, bolts and ball bearing washers must be installed.

Position the lower arm and install new nuts and bolts. Do not tighten the nuts and bolts at this time.
Tighten the lower arm front pivot bolt.

Fig 1: Tightening Lower Arm Front Pivot Bolt
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Tighten the lower arm rear inboard nut.

Fig 2: Tightening Lower Arm Rear Inboard Nut
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Tighten the lower arm rear outboard nut.

Fig 3: Tightening Lower Arm Rear Outboard Nut
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CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint heat shield is installed on the lower arm to prevent damage to the ball joint.

Fig 4: Installing Ball Joint Into Wheel Knuckle

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Position the ball joint heat shield on the lower arm, insert the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle, then install the pinch bolt.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

Fig 5: Installing Wheel & Tire Assembly
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