Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - AWD / Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel knuckle.
   Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the rear toe adjustment retainers and remove the wheel knuckle mounting bracket.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  177 lb.in (20 Nm)
     Stage 2:  76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

1. Remove the rubber stopper.
   

1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.

   Using a suitable tool, remove the wheel knuckle bushing.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.

   Using a suitable tool, install the new wheel knuckle bushing.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

1. NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly installed.

   Visual check.
   Make sure that wheel knuckle bushing is properly fitted into the wheel knuckle.
   

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Check and if necessary adjust rear toe.
   Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment - AWD (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).