Ford fusion lower control arm replacement
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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Spent 5 hours lining up the bolts. Put the bushing piece in first with the bracket part of the arm barely on. Put your bolt in the bushing first. Tighten just enough so it catches the top threads. Then put the ball joint by the wheel in. Tilt the brake rotors back and forth till the joint can slip in. Then put the bolts in for the bracket piece. Bushing, ball joint, bracket. Then tighten all. Would've saved us 4 and a half hours.
About to tackle this job this weekend, did you have issues lining up both the single bolt and the dual bolts in the back? Also, was there any issues installing the ball joint knuckle? Did you tighten the three bolts first then install the ball joint?
@@enigmaone7055 @Enigma One Yes, we had problems with lining up the bolts. Do the single bolt first. We used a long screw driver to line up the holes before putting the bolt in. Don't tighten it all the way. Just enough to reach the top threads. Then do the ball joint and then the dual bolts in back (again lined up with the help of a long screw driver). It was very difficult for us when trying it in any other order. Don't tighten any of the bolts until they're all in. It's hard to work with if you do.
@@joes6178 Thank you for the tips!
I came to the comments to warn of this exactly. Rearward bushing needs to be put in first or you are going to go mad trying to get it in.
Also, it helps to know that once it's all on there, do NOT tighten your bolts all the way tight. get them snugged up good, then get the wheels back on and get the car back on the ground. THEN tighten your control arm bolts the rest of the way. Otherwise the bushings will be constantly twisted while the car is in a resting position.
Don’t be like me follow this guys advice. 4 hours of fucking around until I read the comments.
Appreciate the insight! So glad not having to drop the subframe like the older models seem to need
Good video! Just did right side on a 2018. I had to remove wheel well cover, sway bar link and tie rod for easier removal/installation. I didn’t struggle because of that I installed/leveled the 21mm first then other 2 18mm ball joint last. It was easier for me like this because I have no lift!
How long did it take you?
It took me like 2 hours total!
gracias por tu aportación, se demuestra que con muy poca herramienta uno mismo puede realizar trabajos pesados y "caros"
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for!
Lol@ the guy in the background sipping 😅😅😂
Thanks for sharing this video. I hear the squeaking noise when I turn the wheel or while driving. I thought it was the struts as well as the control arms.
Thanks for the info!
I hope you do more on the 15 Fusion videos
wish you had posted the full video the part you deleted is the part i needed to see
You have any tips? I’m at that part too... can’t seem to get the bolts to line up for me to put them back I
It be like that sometimes. The job gets done but sometimes you have to put that camera back and get that job done
This video was very helpful
Respect good job.
Thank you sir
Ohhh
Thanks for the video. I have a clunking sound coming from the driver's side of my 2013. I replaced the struts and sway bar links about 10k ago so I think it might be this same problem you are fixing here. I will take a look at the control arm, do you have any advice in diagnosing control arm/ball joint issues on these fusions?
Yeah I had the same sound to so replaced my struts and still making the sound lol just bought a control arm set myself, can't wait to get rid of the sound.
I have the same noise from all 4 corners of my Fusion. I just replaced all the struts and sway bar links. I'm thinking I'm going to have to replace all the control arms. Sucks I can't just replace the bushings.
Gheesh the way that ball join moving it already bad
What’s the symptoms? My car makes a ea ea noise when I hit bumps. Kinda feels like is leaning to the passenger side. Steering is responsive but not new car tight but good!! Idk!!! When I hit the brakes slightly I don’t hear it if it’s a bumpy road.
Spring compressor not necessary?
I have changed many of them. It should thank you 20 minutes out and in. Easy job if you know what you are doing.
What to do if the ball joint is stuck in the knuckle? I’ve spent two full days, maybe 18 hours trying to get it free, it won’t budge at all.
I wish u were here in Texas how much would this cost for each tire
My ball joint is stuck in the knuckle. I’ve gone to extreme measures trying to get it loose, it won’t budge a millimeter. Any ideas?
Ball joint puller or wedge
Does the Alignment is necessary after you change it?
Absolutely
Is this the same as the 2013 to 2016 Lincoln MKZ?
yes
Bro you couldve just let the jamaican out one time 😂 kept masking it..
It's a pain if you live in the northeast, or anywhere with salt. It doesn't come apart this easy unfortunately.
You don’t need to compress the spring right after jacking up the front end on a hybrid, right? I’ve read other cars you do but just want to make sure I’m not missing something before I tackle this.
No you dont need to jack up the springs
So much easier on newer fusions.
What good does the video do, if you don't show how you do it.
Crazy to try this DIY?
About to do it myself
What year was the car???
Made me look like a complete idiot within the first two minutes
You never show me. You edit the video.
Painful...hoist doesn't go any higher?
Yep you posted but who lined up bolts you I'm not convinced if you post do not edit out the hard parts
No i dont even know how to edit i just make videos and join them together and post them
Car didn't like being hit with a hard mallet, it panicked
This video is very misleading…not an easy job. It takes hours to line the bolts up. A part that was completely skipped in this video.