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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1068 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLOWER ARMREMOVAL
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Lower Arm: Removal

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: The ride height is measured from the center of the halfshaft spindle to the edge of the fender.
  1. For reference during the installation of the lower arm, measure the distance between the center of the wheel hub and the lip of the fender with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  3. Remove the lower ball joint pinch bolt nut and the pinch bolt.
  4. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
  5. Remove the front lower arm bolt.
  6. Support the subframe.
  7. Remove the rear lower arm bolt and the lower arm.
RENDER: 1.0x

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