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How to Replace the Control Arm on a Ford Escape?

Model: Ford Escape MK 2 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Control arm

To replace the control arm on a Ford Escape, lift the vehicle so that the corresponding wheel is off the ground. Once the vehicle is raised, loosen the bolts that secure the wheel and completely remove it to access the rear. After detaching the inner fender cover, loosen the two bolts that secure the control arm, completely remove it, and replace it with a new one. After the replacement, reinstall the wheel and the fender cover.

Updated on 5 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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