OEM 2008 Ford Focus Control Arm

2008 Ford Focus Control Arm Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the front lower control arm on 2008 Ford Focus?

  A: The first step to working on the front lower control arm includes taking off the wheel together with the tire. Perform the removal of inboard and outboard bolts from the forward lower arm before proceeding to remove it and discard the entire assembly including its bolts. Install the new forward lower arm while double-checking its front tag for position identification before installing the outboard bolt with loose torque at this time. The next step is to install the forward lower arm inboard bolt in a loose fashion while skipping any bolting action. The vehicle must be lowered after reinstalling the wheel and tire so its weight rests on the wheels and tires before you finish installation. The tightening torque for the forward lower arm inboard bolt should reach 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) and the outboard bolt requires a torque of 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.). New parts should always have same part numbers or equivalents to prevent significant service issues that result from using inferior or substitute designs. Your reassembly must follow specific torque values because they determine precise retention of essential parts.