1. Remove the rear suspension spring (see "Replacing the rear suspension spring").
2. Remove the stabilizer bar assembly with the struts (see "Replacing the rear suspension stabilizer bar components").
3. Install a 113mm high and 20mm wide spacer between the rear lower control arm and the upper spring plate, jack up the trailing arm to clamp the spacer.
NOTE: For station wagons, a 184mm high, 20mm wide spacer is required.
4. Mark the position of the adjusting washer in the rear suspension cross member bracket.
5. Loosen the adjusting bolt nut…
6. …and remove the washer.
7. Unscrew the bolt securing the rear lower arm to the trailing arm, remove the adjusting bolt from the holes in the arm and the suspension cross member..
8. …then remove the rear lower control arm of the rear suspension.
9. Carefully inspect the lever, replace the deformed lever. Signs of wear of the silent blocks are breaks, one-sided bulging and peeling of the rubber from the metal bushing. To replace the silent blocks, you will need pullers of the appropriate size.
10. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: After replacing the rear lower control arm, check and adjust the wheel alignment if necessary. Use the services of workshops with the special equipment.
The text of the article was copied from the website [FordBook]