Suspension - Rear Tire Inner Edge Wear

Article No.
03-13-5

07/07/03

SUSPENSION - REAR TIRE INNER EDGE WEAR

FORD:
2000-2004 FOCUS

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit rear tire inner edge wear.

ACTION
If a vehicle exhibits rear inner edge tire wear, and the rear camber reading is beyond the negative end of the specification (max. -2.2 Wagon, -2.3 Sedan & ZX3/5), then install revised +1.0 degree rear Upper Control Arm(s). Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal

1. Remove the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Workshop Manual Section 204-04.

2. Remove the outboard upper control arm bolt, and detach the upper control arm from the wheel knuckle.

NOTE
MAKE A NOTE OF THE POSITION OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM TO AID IN INSTALLATION.

3. For Wagons only. Remove the lower shock bolt and position the shock aside.

4. Remove the inboard upper control arm bolt, and remove the arm.

Installation

NOTE
FINAL TORQUING OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AT OR NEAR THE CURB HEIGHT SETTING. TO ACHIEVE THIS LOAD THE SUSPENSION.

1. Install upper control arm and a new inboard upper control arm bolt.

2. For Wagons only. Reposition shock and reinstall the lower shock bolt.

3. Position the upper control arm in the wheel knuckle and install a new outboard upper control arm bolt.

4. Reinstall rear wheel and tire.

5. Recheck alignment to verify camber change, and set toe if necessary.





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Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5500 07





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