Replacing the wishbone (front) (Focus Turnier 1)

Warped wishbones should always be replaced as a complete unit. However, worn bearing bushes can be replaced, although this work is best left to your workshop (see section "Checking the wishbone bearings"). In order for the bearing boxes to match exactly and actually be at a certain distance from each other, professionals use a special tightening tool or a hydraulic press with the appropriate attachments.

Dismantling

Apply the handbrake and loosen the wheel nuts.

Raise the car and place it on tripods. Secure the rear axle by placing an additional wedge underneath.

Remove the front wheel.

Remove the bolts on the crankcase guard and wheel arch (two on each side).

Remove the crankcase guard.

Cover the sealing lip on the ball joint with a soft cloth.

Unscrew bolt 1; disconnect the ball joint 2, use a puller for this.



Remove bolts 1 and 2 on the lower wishbone.





Remove the transverse arm.

Installation

Always use new nuts, bolts and washers.

Tighten the wishbone mounting bolts in five steps. 1. Pre-tighten the nut 1 to 100 Nm; 2. then tighten nut 2 another 60°; 3. tighten nut 2 to 120 Nm; 4. Pre-tighten bolt 3 to 120 Nm; 5. tighten bolt 3 90°; then check bolt 3 with a torque wrench to see if the tightening value is 170-230 Nm.



Don't forget about the heat shield on the wishbone.

Press the ball joint in.

Tighten the bolt (50 Nm).



Place the front wheel.

Complete the work in reverse order.

Have the front axle measured at a workshop.

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