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Body System - Uni-Body, Subframe & Mounting System: Removal & Installation Ford C-MAX II

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 16 illustrations ~957 words

Removal

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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Scheme 1: Removal
Scheme 1: Removal

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Scheme 5
  1. NOTE: Disconnect the battery ground cable anytime the steering gear is being serviced or damage to the steering gear internal power relay may occur resulting in steering gear replacement. Refer to: «BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)»(ref-635223-S23523047482014070200000) . Refer to: «BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)»(ref-635223-S34077458332014070200000) .
  2. Refer to: «HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)»(ref-635195-S17598128122014070200000) . Refer to: «HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)»(ref-635195-S15098289302014070200000) .
  3. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
  4. Refer to: «WHEEL AND TIRE»(ref-635211-S28117541362014070200000) .
  5. If equipped.
  6. If equipped. On both sides.
  7. If equipped.
  8. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut. On both sides. Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
  9. NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result. NOTE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur. On both sides. Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
  10. NOTE: Do not use a prying device to open the slot in the knuckle to separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle assembly. Damage to the knuckle assembly may occur. NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening. NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur. On both sides.
  11. NOTE: Do not excessively bend or twist the exhaust flexible pipe. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the exhaust flexible pipe.
  12. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  13. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  14. If equipped.
  15. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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Scheme 7: Installation
Scheme 7: Installation

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  1. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  2. If equipped. Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
  3. Finger tight at this stage. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  4. NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move. Use Special Service Tool: 502-002 (T94P-2100-AH) Alignment Pins, Subframe .
  5. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack Torque: 1: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm) 2: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm) 2: 180° 3: 46 lb.ft (62 Nm) 4: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
  6. Torque: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)
  7. Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  8. On both sides. Torque: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)
  9. On both sides. Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
  10. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut. On both sides. Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
  11. If equipped.
  12. If equipped. On both sides. Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  13. If equipped.
  14. Refer to: «WHEEL AND TIRE»(ref-635211-S28117541362014070200000) .
  15. Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
  16. Refer to: «HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)»(ref-635195-S17598128122014070200000) . Refer to: «HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)»(ref-635195-S15098289302014070200000) .
  17. Refer to: «BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)»(ref-635223-S23523047482014070200000) . Refer to: «BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)»(ref-635223-S34077458332014070200000) .
  18. Refer to: «FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-635212-S00745858712014070200000) .

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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Scheme 12: Removal
Scheme 12: Removal

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Scheme 13
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in «GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-635189) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. Refer to: «HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(ref-635189-S18367805802014070200000) .
  2. On both sides. Refer to: «SPRING»(ref-635219-S03210378502014070200000) .
  3. On both sides. Refer to: «REAR LOWER ARM»(ref-635219-S14226651942014070200000) .
  4. Refer to: «REAR STABILIZER BAR»(ref-635219-S32853575202014070200000) .
  5. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  6. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  7. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  8. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  9. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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Scheme 15: Installation
Scheme 15: Installation

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  1. Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
  2. Finger tight at this stage.
  3. Finger tight at this stage.
  4. Fabricate a spacer.
  5. On both sides. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  6. Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
  7. Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
  8. Refer to: «REAR STABILIZER BAR»(ref-635219-S32853575202014070200000) .
  9. On both sides. Refer to: «REAR LOWER ARM»(ref-635219-S14226651942014070200000) .
  10. On both sides. Refer to: «SPRING»(ref-635219-S03210378502014070200000) .

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