How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.2 (TK) FORD KA + Saloon
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How to change front lower arm on FORD KA+ Saloon (TK, FK) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: front lower arm – FORD KA + Saloon. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Flat chisel
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – FORD KA + Saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – FORD KA + Saloon.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD KA + Saloon
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – FORD KA + Saloon. Tip:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  11. Step 12
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    Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the arm.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Install a new arm. Use a rubber mallet.
    Replacement: front lower arm – FORD KA + Saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the control arm fasteners.
  18. Step 19
    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
    Step 20
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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