How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 2.0 DI Ford Transit mk5 Minibus
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Change Ford Transit mk5 Minibus 2.0 TDCi Control Arm yourself – manuals and video tutorials

How to change a front suspension arm on the FORD Transit Mk5 Minibus (V184, V185) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 DI RWD (F_B_, F_C_, F_A_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 DI (F_B_, F_C_, F_A_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 DI RWD (F_B_, F_C_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.3 16V RWD (F_B_, F_C_, F_A_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 TDE (F_C_, F_B_, F_A_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 TDCi (F_F_, F_E_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 TDE, FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 TDCi, FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
21 mm combination spanner
18 mm socket
21 mm socket
24 mm socket
21 mm wheel impact socket
Ratchet wrench or power tool for the removal/installation of threaded fasteners
Tommy bar
Mounting lever
Ball joint separator
Transmission jack or an additional vehicle jack
Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks
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Replacement: front lower arm – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right control arms.
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: front lower arm – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the vehicle.
    Warning!
    If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel nuts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all the connections of the control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a 24 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Jack up the steering knuckle. Use a transmission jack or an additional vehicle jack.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the control arm. Use a ball joint separator.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the front fastener of the control arm. Use a 21 mm combination spanner. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the control arm. Use a mounting lever.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the control arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Install a new control arm.
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