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How to change rear suspension lower control arm on FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.4 16V, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.6 16V, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 16V, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 2.0 16V, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) ST170, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 BiFuel, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.6 16V Flexifuel … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.4 16V, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.6 16V, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 16V, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 2.0 16V, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) ST170, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.8 BiFuel, FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW) 1.6 16V Flexifuel … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for FOCUS Estate (DNW) and other FORD models
Alternative products

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 Estate (DNW). 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 Estate (DNW). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. - Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FOCUS Estate (DNW)Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 7
Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 8
Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench. Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 9
Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench. Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 10Remove the arm.Step 11
Install a new suspension arm. - Step 12
Install the control arm fasteners. Use a crowbar.
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