Replacing the ball joint (Focus 2)

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If the support check confirmed the need for its replacement (see "Checking the technical condition of the front suspension parts on a vehicle"), replace it.

You will need: a 21 mm spanner, a wheel bolt wrench, a ball joint puller, a drill, and a 12 mm metal drill bit.

1. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Remove the wheel.

WARNING: Apply the parking brake and place wheel chocks under the rear wheels.


WARNING: Loosen and tighten wheel bolts only with the vehicle on the ground.


WARNING: Loosen and tighten wheel bolts only with the vehicle on the ground.


2. Moisten the nut and ball joint pin with penetrating lubricant such as WD-40 or its equivalent.

2. Moisten the nut and ball joint pin with penetrating lubricant such as WD-40 or its equivalent.


3. Unscrew the nut securing the ball joint pin to the suspension arm...

3. Unscrew the nut securing the ball joint pin to the suspension arm...


4. …install a ball joint puller and press the pin out of the lever.



4. …install a ball joint puller and press the pin out of the lever.


5. If the ball joint is riveted to the control arm (factory installation), drill out these three rivets.

USEFUL TIP: It is easier to drill out the rivets on the removed front suspension arm (see "Replacing the front suspension arm").


6. If the support is attached with bolts (it has already been replaced), unscrew the three self-locking nuts, holding the bolts from turning with a second wrench.

WARNING: Self-locking nuts are not reusable, replace with new ones.


7. Remove the rivets (bolts) from the holes of the ball joint and lever, then remove the support.

8. Install the ball joint in the reverse order of removal, without completely tightening the nut of its pin.

CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot during installation.


9. Lower the car to the ground and rock it vigorously several times. Tighten the ball joint pin mounting nut.

NOTE: After replacing the front lower control arm, check and adjust the wheel alignment if necessary. Use the services of workshops with special equipment.






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