Ford 6C2Z-5005-A
Frame Assembly

Service and repair of the front axle beam should start by removing both the wheel spindle and radius arm. The right-hand front axle requires lifting the left-hand side of the vehicle to decrease suspension weight so the pivot nut and bolt can be removed before taking out the axle. Proceed with the axle installation steps but delay tightening the nut until you position the components then apply a new pivot bolting and nutting. The wheel spindle together with the radius arm must be put back in place. Apply 175Nm torque to the axle pivot nut after the weight is on the wheels then check the front end alignment and make required adjustments. Installation of all new suspension fasteners should utilize components with the same part number to preserve performance quality and avoid significant maintenance costs. Proper retention requires that you follow specified torque values during reassembly steps.

A repair process for the axle beam starts by taking off the wheel spindle together with the radius arm. The right-hand front axle needs assistance from a hoist perched on the left-hand side that will reduce suspension weight so the pivot bolt can come out. The removal process starts by discarding the pivot nut and bolt before taking out the axle. Position the axle in place then secure a new pivot bolt along with its matching nut but do not fully tighten them now. Afterwards install both parts in this sequence: radius arm and wheel spindle. You should tighten the axle pivot nut to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.) after the vehicle weight sits on the wheels and check the front end alignment before doing any necessary adjustment. Professional service problems may occur whenever maintenance requires the use of same-part-number replacement components due to their critical role in system performance. The correct torque values determined for reassembly must be maintained for proper retention of vehicle parts.