Front Suspension System: Removal & Installation Ford Escape I рестайлинг 2

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 correct retention of these parts.

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1. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DISC BRAKE»(ref-344073) .
2. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
3. Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the outer CV joint spindle from the wheel hub.
4. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut.
5. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle.
6. Remove and discard the lower ball joint bolt and nut.
7. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
8. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
9. Remove the 2 strut-to-knuckle nuts, bolts and the wheel knuckle. Discard the nuts and bolts.

Scheme 20

1. Position the wheel knuckle and install the 2 new strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts. Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
2. Position and align the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
3. Install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut. To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
4. Install the wheel speed sensor and the bolt. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Position the tie-rod end into the wheel knuckle and install the new tie-rod end nut. Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
6. Using the Half shaft Installer, install the half shaft into the wheel hub.
7. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DISC BRAKE»(ref-344073) .
8. Install the new front wheel hub nut. Tighten to 300 Nm (221 lb-ft).
9. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to «SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-344068) .

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 correct retention of these parts.

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 & TIRES»(ref-344055) .
3. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt.
4. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
5. Remove and discard the lower arm forward bolt.
6. Using a suitable jackstand, support the subframe.
7. Remove the lower arm rearward bolt and the lower arm. Discard the bolt.

Installation

1. Position the lower arm and loosely install the new front and rear lower arm bolts.
2. Remove the jackstand.
3. Position the wheel knuckle on the lower ball joint and install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut. To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
4. Position a floor jack under the lower ball joint and raise it until the previously recorded ride height is achieved. Tighten the lower arm forward bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft). Tighten the lower arm rearward bolt to 150 Nm (110 lb-ft).
5. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to «SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-344068) .

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 correct retention of these parts.

Note. If removing the wheel hub, a new wheel bearing must be installed.

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1. Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to «WHEEL KNUCKLE»(ref-344070-S03385532332009101600000) .
2. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the wheel hub from the wheel bearing.
3. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.
4. Remove the snap ring.
5. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, Wheel Bearing Adapter and Handle, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle.

Scheme 23

1. Position the wheel knuckle in a vise.
2. Using the Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer and the 2 Step Plates, install the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.
3. Install the snap ring.
4. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.
5. Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to «WHEEL KNUCKLE»(ref-344070-S03385532332009101600000) .

Removal and Installation

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 correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel bearing and hub. For additional information, refer to «WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB»(ref-344070-S23314705402009101600000) .
2. Using a suitable press, remove the wheel stud from the wheel hub. Discard the wheel stud.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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 correct retention of these parts.

Note. Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.

Note. Do not hold the stabilizer bar link boot with any tool or damage to the boot may occur.

Note. The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

Note. When installing the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar, make sure the stabilizer bar is perpendicular to the stabilizer link when tightening the link nut or the link nut may not seat properly.

1. Remove the stabilizer bar bushings. For additional information, refer to «STABILIZER BAR BUSHING»(ref-344070-S16536163442009101600000) .
2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-344055) .
3. Remove and discard the 2 lower stabilizer bar link nuts. To install, tighten the new nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
4. Remove the stabilizer bar.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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 correct retention of these parts.

Note. When installing the stabilizer bar bushings, make sure the bushings are correctly oriented with the bushing flanges in the up position and the bushing split pointing to the front of the vehicle.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Remove the 2 stabilizer bar bushing bracket bolts and the stabilizer bar bushing bracket. Discard the bolts. To install, tighten the new bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
3. Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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 correct retention of these parts.

Note. Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.

Note. Do not hold the stabilizer bar link boot with any tool or damage to the boot may occur.

Note. The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

Note. When installing the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar, make sure the stabilizer bar is perpendicular to the stabilizer link when tightening the link nut or the link nut may not seat properly.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-344055) .
2. Remove and discard the upper stabilizer bar link nut. To install, tighten the new nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the lower stabilizer bar link nut. To install, tighten the new nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
4. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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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 correct retention of these parts.

Note. LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-344055) .
2. Remove the brake jounce hose clip.
3. Pull the brake jounce hose downward slightly to remove the hose from the bracket and position the brake jounce hose aside.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
5. Remove and discard the upper stabilizer bar link nut.
6. Remove and discard the 2 strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts.
7. Remove and discard the 4 strut upper bushing nuts.
8. Remove the strut and spring assembly.
9. For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the strut and spring assembly, refer to «STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY»(ref-344070-S09634221072009101600000) .

1. Position the strut and spring assembly upper mounting plate into the inner fender.
2. Align the 4 new strut upper bushing nuts to the reference marks. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Install the 2 new strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts. Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
4. Install the new upper stabilizer bar link nut. Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
5. Install the wheel speed sensor harness bolt. Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
6. Position the brake jounce hose to the bracket and install the brake jounce hose clip.
7. Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to «SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-344068) .

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