Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.8 Flexifuel, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.8 TDCi, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.6 Ti, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.8, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 2.0, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.6, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.8 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for Focus C-Max (DM2) and other FORD models
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Tools
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. 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 mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FOCUS C-MAX
    Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench. Remove the fastening bolt.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench. Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 10
    Remove the arm.
    Step 11
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    Install a new suspension arm.
  9. Step 12
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    Install the control arm fasteners. Use a crowbar.
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