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Lower Control Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, and 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove nut and pinch bolt securing lower ball joint to knuckle. See Figure . Separate steering knuckle from lower ball joint.
  2. Support subframe. Remove lower control arm bolts. See Fig 1 . Remove lower control arm.
Fig 1: Locating Lower Control Arm Bolts
G00264237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.