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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1362 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLATERAL ARM AND WATTS LINK PIVOT ASSEMBLYNOTES
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD
Lateral Arm and Watts Link Pivot Assembly: Notes
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W520214 | Lateral arm-to-Watts link pivot nuts (2 required) |
| 2 | 4264 | Lateral arm, LH |
| 3 | N803300 | Height sensor bracket nut (outer) |
| 4 | W700667 | Height sensor bracket nut (inner) |
| 5 | 4264 | Watts link pivot |
| 6 | 4264 | Lateral arm, RH |
| 7 | W520517 | Watts link pivot nut |
| 8 | W520214 | Lateral arm-to-frame nut (2 required) |
| 9 | 5A955 | Height sensor |
| 10 | W506545 | Lateral arm-to-frame bolt (2 required) |
| 11 | W704883 | Watts link pivot stud |
| 12 | W704642 | Washers (2 required) |
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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.