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Front Suspension: Specifications Ford Flex I

Suspension Front 3 illustrations ~163 words

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecificationFill Capacity
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant XL-2ESE-M12A4-A
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-AESE-M1C171-A

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Lower arm forward bolt185
Lower arm rearward nuts99
Lower ball joint nut200
Stabilizer bar bracket bolts55
Stabilizer bar link nuts150
Steering gear nuts and bolts Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS)165
Steering gear nuts and bolts Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS)117
Strut rod nut133
Strut-to-wheel knuckle nut175
Subframe bracket bolts55
Subframe forward bolts200
Subframe rearward bolts EPAS150
Subframe rearward bolts HPAS175
Tie-rod end nut150
Upper strut mount nuts30
Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts a
Wheel hub nut a
Wheel speed sensor bolt15

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Refer to the appropriate procedure(s).

The front suspension consists of the following components

  1. Wheel bearing and wheel hubs
  2. Wheel studs
  3. Lower arms
  4. Stabilizer bar
  5. Stabilizer bar links
  6. Struts
  7. Springs
  8. Wheel knuckles

The front suspension utilizes a MacPherson strut system.

This suspension system incorporates a strut assembly that takes the place of the upper arm and ball joint. The strut carries out the function of a shock absorber and is encompassed by a coil spring. The strut and spring assembly supports the weight of the vehicle and is also the pivot point for the steering knuckle. This system uses a lower control arm and ball joint for the lower (unloaded) pivot point of the steering knuckle.

Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: Front Suspension - Exploded View
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W705967Wheel hub nut
22C300Wheel bearing and wheel hub
31107Wheel stud (also part of 1104) (5 required)
43K171 LH/3K170 RHWheel knuckle
5W710015Tie-rod end nut
6W714331Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolt (4 required)
7W520215Strut-to-wheel knuckle nut
8W710396Strut-to-wheel knuckle flag bolt
93051LH/3042 RH Lower control arm
10W714890Lower ball joint nut
11W710174Lower arm forward bolt
12W520515Lower arm rearward nuts (2 required)
13W708848Lower arm rearward bolt (2 required)
143C339 LH/3C403 RHLower arm rearward bushing

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W713968Stabilizer bar link upper nut
25B421LH/5B420 RH Strut and spring assembly
3W520215Strut-to-wheel knuckle nut
4W714812Strut upper mount nut (4 required)
5W710396Strut-to-wheel knuckle flag bolt
63B439LH/3B438 RH Stabilizer bar link

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 22

Scheme 22
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W505274Stabilizer bar bracket bolts (4 required)
2W520215Stabilizer bar link lower nut (2 required)
3W713968Stabilizer bar link upper nut (2 required)
45482Stabilizer bar assembly
53B439LH/3B438 RH Stabilizer bar link (2 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

  1. For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedure(s).

See also:
JACKING AND LIFTING