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Replacement of the rear control arm of the Ford Focus 2.

Model: Ford Focus MK 2, Focus 2 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Control arm

To replace the rear control arm of the Ford Focus, we lift the car with a lift bridge, remove the wheel, place a hydraulic jack under the suspension attachment, clean the bolts to be unscrewed. We start by unscrewing the shock absorber bolt, unscrewing the stabilizer bar mounting elements, marking a sign on the crossbar and on the camber adjustment bolt with a chisel. We unscrew the bolt that secures the arm to the beam, unscrew the bolt that secures the arm to the joint. Slowly lower the jack and remove the spring with a lever, finally remove the old control arm, insert the new arm, reassemble the parts by proceeding backwards with the operation and tightening the bolts with a torque wrench. Repeat the operations on the other side.

Posted on 25 April 2025 by ScegliAuto

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