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

Model: Ford Focus MK 2, Focus 2 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Control arm

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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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