Hello everyone!
I've mentioned a few months ago that my Focus SE '12 started to "clak" when going over bumps and that after a little check underneath, I've discovered that the lower control arm bushings were almost done.
Now though, many of you might noticed that this specific part cannot be changed so the whole control arm + ball joint has to be purchased. I've changed mines and here is the DIY:
Tools needed:
Torx T-55
18mm socket
21mm socket
18mm wrench
15mm socket
10mm socket
15mm wrench
1 swivel socket
Procedure:
1-Get the whole front of your can in the air and remove the tires.
2-Loose the suspension lower control front arm bushing bolt using the 18mm socket (passenger side requires to remove the lower metal cover for the A/C compresor *all bolts use a 10mm socket * so you can use the swivel socket + 18mm socket to take this bolt entirely).
3-Loose the suspension lower control rear arm bushing under bolts using the 18mm socket and the 21mm socket for the upper nuts.
4-Remove the lower bolt on the sway bar links using a 15mm wrench and 15mm socket for the nut in it.
5-Remove the ball joint bolt and nut using the torx T-55 + 15mm socket.
6-Finish removing all bolts from the control arm bushings (front & rear).
7-Remove the whole control arm from both sides.
Installation procedure is exactly the same going backwards.
**Don't forget to take the car into tire alignment after this is done because its original measurements might have changed a bit so in order to ensure a proper tire contact with the road, alignment is required!**
Hope this helps someone! [popcorn]
Bit of help is always useful though...
I've mentioned a few months ago that my Focus SE '12 started to "clak" when going over bumps and that after a little check underneath, I've discovered that the lower control arm bushings were almost done.
Now though, many of you might noticed that this specific part cannot be changed so the whole control arm + ball joint has to be purchased. I've changed mines and here is the DIY:
Tools needed:
Torx T-55
18mm socket
21mm socket
18mm wrench
15mm socket
10mm socket
15mm wrench
1 swivel socket
Procedure:
1-Get the whole front of your can in the air and remove the tires.
2-Loose the suspension lower control front arm bushing bolt using the 18mm socket (passenger side requires to remove the lower metal cover for the A/C compresor *all bolts use a 10mm socket * so you can use the swivel socket + 18mm socket to take this bolt entirely).
3-Loose the suspension lower control rear arm bushing under bolts using the 18mm socket and the 21mm socket for the upper nuts.
4-Remove the lower bolt on the sway bar links using a 15mm wrench and 15mm socket for the nut in it.
5-Remove the ball joint bolt and nut using the torx T-55 + 15mm socket.
6-Finish removing all bolts from the control arm bushings (front & rear).
7-Remove the whole control arm from both sides.
Installation procedure is exactly the same going backwards.
**Don't forget to take the car into tire alignment after this is done because its original measurements might have changed a bit so in order to ensure a proper tire contact with the road, alignment is required!**
Hope this helps someone! [popcorn]
Bit of help is always useful though...
