Safety Warning

DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

SYS.OK|MANUAL.DB● LIVE

HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1212 (FRONT SUSPENSION)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONUPPER ARMINSTALLATION

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Upper Arm: Installation

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the upper arm and install the 2 new upper arm-to-body bolts.
NOTE: Do not tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts at this time.
Set the upper arm bushing fastener tightening position by aligning the hole in the upper arm with the hole in the body bracket and inserting a 6.35 mm (0.25 in) drill bit through both holes.

Fig 1: Aligning Upper Arm With Hole In Body Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) and remove the drill bit.
Position the shock and spring assembly and install the 3 new shock upper mount nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Position the upper ball joint and install a new nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Position the wheel speed sensor harness and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Shop Manual-Ready Tools Free Quote Check Quote Shield Pro

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.