How to service and repair the lower control arm on all on Ford Contour?

The battery ground cable disconnecting marks the first step for serving or repairing the lower control arm in all vehicles. Prevent the piston rod from rotating by using an Allen key when you loosen the mount nut on top by five revolutions. Start by removing the wheel nuts then raising the vehicle before supporting it to remove the wheel. The service and repair process of lower control arm requires splash shield removal from 2.0L engine models and splash shield removal from 2.5L engine versions. Frequently test the lower arm to wheel knuckle pinch bolt and nut while applying care to shield the ball joint seal before removing the lower arm ball joint from its position on the wheel knuckle. To proceed with the removal you should lift the wheel knuckle on the strut while removing the pinch bolt until you can take out the lower arm by removing its retaining nuts and bolts. Before bolt installation, position the lower arm where the bottom-facing bolt heads need to be placed. Then install the retaining nuts and bolts. The wheel knuckle needs to be positioned properly for installing the strut's pinch bolt then adding the lower arm to wheel knuckle pinch bolt and its attached nut. When reinstalling the maintenance shield we must use the splash shields for vehicles with 2.5L engine yet the splash shield specifically for 2.0L engine types. Complete the installation by adding the wheel then apply an Allen key to stop piston rod spin when tightening the top mount nut and reinstall the battery ground cable before inspecting front wheel alignment.

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Ford Contour Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: F5RZ-3078-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm Assembly; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | Base, GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: F5RZ-3079-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm Assembly; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | Base, GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: F8RZ-3079-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm Assembly; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | Base, GL, LX, SE, SVT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: F8RZ-3078-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm Assembly; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | Base, GL, LX, SE, SVT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

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The Ford Contour Control Arm is an important part that hugely contributes to the effectiveness and durability of the auto mobile. However, the Control Arm plays an important role in connecting the frame of the Ford Contour to its wheels because the suspension component switchers above the Control Arm so that it could provide the optimum amount of vertical wheel movement in response to ground surface irregularities. This was made necessary to help sustain the efficiency and safety of driving for the Ford Contour for the intended and planned usage. Fit can be used for reparing different models of Ford Contour produced from 1995 to 2000, the Control Arm is an ideal fit for the cars that are driven in normal conditions and for sporty driving. There are various types of material which are used in the manufacturing of the Ford Contour Control Arm which include stamped steel, cast iron and cast aluminum every one of which provides a specific property in terms of stredden strength and weight. However, it is important to mention that in more recent designs, durability of the Control Arm is significantly increased and, therefore, the risk for rust as well as wear is minimized. Furthermore, more aggressive styled Control Arms are available and marked as the performance models, which offer the increased wear resistance and the precisely optimized angles of the lateral slide, which is useful in the high-speed application. Currently, in the market, many control arm brands are available in the market, but the Ford Contour Control Arm is the optimal Control Arm equipped with reliability, good performance, and safety features for the Ford Contour suspension system. In conclusion, the role of the Ford Contour Control Arm cannot be underrated, as it helps maintenance the sensitivity and safety of the vehicle for every buyer of the Ford Contour.

Ford Contour Control Arm Parts and Q&A

Control Arm, Front Driver Side
F8RZ-3079-BA
Q: How to service and repair the lower control arm on all on Ford Contour?
A:
The battery ground cable disconnecting marks the first step for serving or repairing the lower control arm in all vehicles. Prevent the piston rod from rotating by using an Allen key when you loosen the mount nut on top by five revolutions. Start by removing the wheel nuts then raising the vehicle before supporting it to remove the wheel. The service and repair process of lower control arm requires splash shield removal from 2.0L engine models and splash shield removal from 2.5L engine versions. Frequently test the lower arm to wheel knuckle pinch bolt and nut while applying care to shield the ball joint seal before removing the lower arm ball joint from its position on the wheel knuckle. To proceed with the removal you should lift the wheel knuckle on the strut while removing the pinch bolt until you can take out the lower arm by removing its retaining nuts and bolts. Before bolt installation, position the lower arm where the bottom-facing bolt heads need to be placed. Then install the retaining nuts and bolts. The wheel knuckle needs to be positioned properly for installing the strut's pinch bolt then adding the lower arm to wheel knuckle pinch bolt and its attached nut. When reinstalling the maintenance shield we must use the splash shields for vehicles with 2.5L engine yet the splash shield specifically for 2.0L engine types. Complete the installation by adding the wheel then apply an Allen key to stop piston rod spin when tightening the top mount nut and reinstall the battery ground cable before inspecting front wheel alignment.