204-01 Front Suspension 2014 Fiesta
Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 05/2/2013

Wheel Knuckle

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

  1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTE: Apply the brake to prevent the halfshaft from rotating while loosening the wheel hub nut.

  1. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.

    NOTICE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.

    General Equipment : Tie Rod End Remover

  1. NOTICE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.

    NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may result.

  1. NOTICE: Do not bend the inner joint more than 18 degrees and the outer joint more than 45 degrees. Damage to the shaft will occur.

    Special Tool(s) : 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub
  1. Refer to: Brake Disc (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

Installation

  1. Refer to: Brake Disc (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
  1. Special Tool(s) : 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft
  1. Torque : 52 Nm
  1. Torque : 53 Nm
  1. Torque : 9 Nm
  1. Torque : 26 Nm

  1. NOTE: Apply the brake to prevent the halfshaft from rotating while loosening the wheel hub nut.

    Torque : 255 Nm
  1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).


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