2017 Ford Fusion Ball Joint/Lower Control Arm Replacement

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2 жыл бұрын

UPDATE!!! The part you see me put on has already failed after a year and just over 22k miles. It is made by Suspensia from Rock Auto. I will have to do this again but with OEM this time.
This video shows the steps needed to replace a ball joint which is one piece with the lower control arm. The new part, in fact, had the ball joint welded in. as promised, here are the torques as found in my Hanes 2006-2020 Ford Fusion & Mercury Milan service/repair manual page 10-1:
Control arm 2013 and later models
122 ft-lbs Rear bushing bracket-to-stabilizer bracket bolts
159 ft-lbs Front pivot bolt-to-subframe
76 ft-lbs Balljoint-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt/nut
...and from page 10-3:
Tie-rod end-to-steering knuckle nut
111 ft-lbs 2013 and later models 111 ft-lbs

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@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 Жыл бұрын

UPDATE!!! This new one failed already after about a year and 22k miles. the part in the video is made by Suspensia. I got it at rock auto. Looks like I am replacing it again with OEM!

@GraysonXXC Жыл бұрын

I replaced my left from twice now. The first time I used an OEM one and I only got about 30k out of it if that. My car has 141k on it (2013) and I'm just now replacing the passenger control arm and all the tierods. I'm surprised that the tierods are in as good of shape as they are on passenger side but I'm going through it all so it's safe for my daughter to drive. Just did loaded struts and shocks by Sensen. They seem ok but we will see.

@luvthesnow 5 ай бұрын

What actually failed on the replacement arm? Rubber bushing(s) or the ball joint itself?

@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 5 ай бұрын

@@luvthesnow the ball joint itself started rattling again. It was loosening up inside the socket when I replaced it. The OEM part I put on is going strong now.

@Noblesteed17 4 ай бұрын

@@keepitsimpleideaguy8676which OEM part did you get

@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 4 ай бұрын

@@Noblesteed17I got Motorcraft MCF2577. It’s an aluminum arm

@johnnyd1965able 14 күн бұрын

Spot on about putting 21mm bolt in first. I bought the moog parts. IMO I think to save urself headache and fight replace the sway bar clamps and bolts. After fighting that first 18mm one I just cut them and replaced them only you have to get the parts from ford. Thanks for excellent video!

@matwiseman 2 жыл бұрын

You have a great video I struggle with mine around three hours Things to do first remove three bolts which ties the knuckle to the body Then remove outer tie rod and hang it to spring Remove the bolt which holds ball joint Pull the knuckle and set free the control arm from body Pull and push the control arm to under the body Now to set free the ball joint you can hammer it and its gone For re assemble put the new control arm to body position !!!!!! Put middle mount bolt first (biggest one)!!!! You will thank me later Then put 2 other bolts which hold the body Then put the ball joint to place (take your time and be careful) Then put ball joint bolts and tie rod nut Don’t forget to torquing specs

@906lane 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MacsPiano Жыл бұрын

German torque spec good and tight or do you have the specs?

@sergi023509 6 ай бұрын

By knuckle do you mean the steering knuckle ?

@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 4 ай бұрын

@@sergi023509I guess I mean the part that the tapered portion of the ball joint inserts into the the par that swivels and holds the wheel bearing. Yeah I think that’s the steering knuckle

@leonardosa3882 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations my friend, perfect job, it's the first time I see someone working with such lightness and technique. I'm researching a lot about the Ford Fusion, I intend to buy a model identical to the one you repaired, I think it's a very beautiful and comfortable car. Thank you very much for sharing with us your knowledge and greetings from Brazil !!!

@michaelburton 2 жыл бұрын

I did see someone mention that it's a good idea to just have new bolts ready to put back in.

@michaelburton 2 жыл бұрын

Be careful trying pry open the tabs that hold the ball joint in. I broke one off being impatient and had to change the the whole steering knuckle too! 🤦🏻‍♂️ 🤯 Now I definitely know the right way to do it .

@andydrew105 Жыл бұрын

Doing mine. When my bolt got stuck I started using a heat gun on the cracked rubber did that on and off for a few minutes trying to turn it with a 30in breaker bar 1/2 in

@williamyoung5353 5 ай бұрын

I wish this one was easy as your because the lower ball joints screw is not come out

@Noblesteed17 4 ай бұрын

I’m currently stuck, if I put bolts in the angle is way off to get the ball joint in

@Noblesteed17 4 ай бұрын

Did you put The two smaller bolts on the black thing in last?

@frankmontez6853 10 ай бұрын

Maybe because it’s broken off at the black part the one that’s held by three bolts and can’t rotate off when I took it off the front bolt . But can’t get it off at the midway point . I’m texting my professional mechanic friend but he’s busy . I’m banging on it with hammer but still won’t come out. Any other ideas?

@Sazonman Жыл бұрын

Dude thank you sooooooo much for the video, do you know how much my local Ford wanted to charge my wife and I for just one control arm replacement for driver side...$500 and I said F that I'll KZfaq it and save me the money... thank you soooooooo much bro, I mean it.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁😁😁🤜🏼🤛🏼

@randellgribben9772 Жыл бұрын

use nickel anti seize on the threads, and bolt shanks.. them after all pit together,, hit is with some rust,oill paint,, this will keep the rust from forming in your neck of the woods..good practice anywhere, thro

@UndeadPolska 11 ай бұрын

Hi, did you print nut plastic capsel (10:40) by yourself? Can you share stl file?

@michaelburton 2 жыл бұрын

I took my cover off and left it off. Just the one under the engine.

@atown7714 Жыл бұрын

Great video Man, I just wondering the symptoms you where having with the car that let you know it’s control arms?? I feel on the express way when the car rising seems to want to pull to the left. Any idea I have a 2015!! Thanks

@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 4 ай бұрын

My symptoms were just rattling. And eventually when I’d hit large bumps the steering would change just a tiny bit. But you could feel the difference

@terrykimble6266 Ай бұрын

Pinned by Keep It Simple Idea Guy @keepitsimpleideaguy8676 any idea what the part numbers are on the 2 rear bolts that hold the control arm as well as the sway bar mount? Mine were all corroded from michigan winters (thank god they didn't break but I definitely do not want to re-use the 4 bolts.

@technodance_me 6 ай бұрын

I'm watchhing this now to get ready to put on some Dorman's. We'll see how soon the bushings will last. Do you think spraying the bushings with silicone once in a while will help them last longer?

@kckrol85 6 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about using the Dormans as well. Did you have any issues installing them?

@livefreeordie1776xxx 2 жыл бұрын

I struggled with the ball joint for 2 hours.

@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 2 жыл бұрын

Did you finally get it?

@TheMunich74 2 жыл бұрын

Can you link the shop you got it from and part number . Need it for my sons

@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 2 жыл бұрын

I got mine from Rockauto.com. You have to put in your exact vehicle information and it will bring you to several choices for quality vs price. I chose one middle of the road

@nickfoster6034 7 ай бұрын

This the same on 2019?

@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 4 ай бұрын

Sorry. I’m not familiar with the 2019 model.

@michaelburton 2 жыл бұрын

Your control arm is steel? 🤔 all the one I saw are aluminum

@keepitsimpleideaguy8676 2 жыл бұрын

Yep steel. The original was steel and Rockauto has (had) a steel one

@justinkarcha8573 Жыл бұрын

my 17 mkz has aluminum ones

@JS-eo2tp 10 ай бұрын

that white plastic is just shipping protection lol. alignment cannot change with ball joint replacement. Rock auto sells these cheap ebay chinese ones, but for more $$ . that’s all this is.