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Lower Arm: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    2. CAUTION: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the lower arm ball joint and the knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint dust boot can result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower control arm body opening.
    CAUTION: Do not damage suspension components when using the pry bar to separate the ball joint.
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
    G03191128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Using Pry Bar to Separate Ball Joint From Wheel Knuckle
    G03191129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the pinch bolt then separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle and remove the heat shield.
    • Insert a pry bar in the lower arm body opening to separate the ball joint.
  3. After separating the lower control arm from the wheel knuckle, immediately install the special tool over the ball stud before releasing the lower control arm and knuckle into rest positions.
    • Leave the special tool in place during service and only remove prior to reassembly.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tool Over Ball Stud
    G03191130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the lower arm bolts.
    1. Remove the front bolt.
    2. Remove the rear clamp bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Arm Bolts
    G03191131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the lower arm.
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