LH Front suspension arm Ebay - ebay.us/q5DO98 RH Front suspension arm Ebay - ebay.us/4CBG3X Front susp arm rear most bush kit Ebay - ebay.us/DZVkh0 Ball joint pinch nut & bolt - ebay.us/lVmoti Tools used : Milwaukee 3/8 Drive Mini Impact driver - ebay.us/Pg8ilg Socket Set - amzn.to/2O6BUmM Spanner set - amzn.to/2DlwUZm Suspension arm puller bar - ebay.us/30GWMc Copper hammer - amzn.to/3fmw2Dg Ball pein hammer - ebay.us/8OJpgz 1/2 Dewalt impact driver - amzn.to/3e2Uff2 17/19/21 wheel bolt impact socket set - amzn.to/3gDnBlP Torque Wrench - amzn.to/2VZ4CKu Screwdriver set - amzn.to/30RA53L Copper grease - ebay.us/ckQddu Wire brush - ebay.us/hTtdhH Prybar set - amzn.to/3nh2t8c Torque settings : Ball joint Pinch bolt - 83nm Front most susp arm bolt (18mm) - 150nm + 90 degrees Both rear sump arm bolts - 115nm + 90 degrees Wheel nuts - 135 NM Check out the Timing belt replacement on this same vehicle : th-cam.com/video/eSVdVACJBlc/w-d-xo.html Check out the Auxiliary belt replacement on this same vehicle :
Thanks for this. The only other video on YT for this made it seem like a bigger job, but after watching yours I'm pretty confident I can do this myself.
This is my next job for the cmax, just had new tyres fitted and then 4wheel alignment done (due to massive inner tyre ware), which then revealed that the front bushes are near their end of life - 6 months at best. It does seem, so much easier on ramps, I would need to tackle this with axle stands only. I was thinking to replace just bushes, but again , not having a press equipment, your video and advice indicates to me replace the whole thing together as your right, the whole things has to come out anyway. Would you replace in pairs, if only one bush was needed?
Hi I'm looking to just change the ball joint on my Ford grand cmax 2013 could I follow this and just replace to ball joint and put it back in. Or is there and easier way just to replace that
It does twist the busy, shortens life of the rear hydro busy, what it does do also is increase the ride height slightly at the front. What you are supposed to do on these is tighten up the rear bolts, then put the ball joint in. That then locks the front bush in the position where the rear one is at rest.
@@diydaly I did it but wanted to remove the tie rod end as well, and I couldn't because I didn't know if it needs to be unscrewed of just pushed out. Yes I tried pushing it out, but it held or tightly, so I ended up fearing for the treads. My bold has a hexagonal alen key slot, but it looks like I'll break my alen key or ruin the hexagonal shape. I wanna watch closely now.
As per usual I’m late to the party. I changed both on my 2012 Grand C Max having watched your invaluable video. Odd thing with mine though. The steering wheel is now off centre to the right but the car tracks straight. I took to my local people who stated it’s within the figures. That doesn’t seem right. Any thoughts?
Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 468 sentadillas son unos GIRLS18.Uno muchas y un buen ejercicio. Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😍👍 Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖 los mortalesb abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer.k
LH Front suspension arm Ebay - ebay.us/q5DO98
RH Front suspension arm Ebay - ebay.us/4CBG3X
Front susp arm rear most bush kit Ebay - ebay.us/DZVkh0
Ball joint pinch nut & bolt - ebay.us/lVmoti
Tools used :
Milwaukee 3/8 Drive Mini Impact driver - ebay.us/Pg8ilg
Socket Set - amzn.to/2O6BUmM
Spanner set - amzn.to/2DlwUZm
Suspension arm puller bar - ebay.us/30GWMc
Copper hammer - amzn.to/3fmw2Dg
Ball pein hammer - ebay.us/8OJpgz
1/2 Dewalt impact driver - amzn.to/3e2Uff2
17/19/21 wheel bolt impact socket set - amzn.to/3gDnBlP
Torque Wrench - amzn.to/2VZ4CKu
Screwdriver set - amzn.to/30RA53L
Copper grease - ebay.us/ckQddu
Wire brush - ebay.us/hTtdhH
Prybar set - amzn.to/3nh2t8c
Torque settings :
Ball joint Pinch bolt - 83nm
Front most susp arm bolt (18mm) - 150nm + 90 degrees
Both rear sump arm bolts - 115nm + 90 degrees
Wheel nuts - 135 NM
Check out the Timing belt replacement on this same vehicle :
th-cam.com/video/eSVdVACJBlc/w-d-xo.html
Check out the Auxiliary belt replacement on this same vehicle :
Thanks for this. The only other video on YT for this made it seem like a bigger job, but after watching yours I'm pretty confident I can do this myself.
You're very welcome!
Those control arms tools are great when your in a garage setting on a lift, but no good when using axle stands.
Excelent guide, thanks mate 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Great video and some sound advice. Keep up the good work. 👍
Thanks mate 👍👍
@@diydalygreat work
This is my next job for the cmax, just had new tyres fitted and then 4wheel alignment done (due to massive inner tyre ware), which then revealed that the front bushes are near their end of life - 6 months at best. It does seem, so much easier on ramps, I would need to tackle this with axle stands only. I was thinking to replace just bushes, but again , not having a press equipment, your video and advice indicates to me replace the whole thing together as your right, the whole things has to come out anyway. Would you replace in pairs, if only one bush was needed?
I would only replace the one thats needed, you can just get the bushes but easier to fit the arms if you have got any press equipment
Hi I'm looking to just change the ball joint on my Ford grand cmax 2013 could I follow this and just replace to ball joint and put it back in. Or is there and easier way just to replace that
Saved me money thanks job well done
Nice one , glad it helped
Do you not recommend torqing the bolts with the wheel at normal riding height so as not to stress the bushings?
I dont usually tbh and have never had any issues but some people do recommend it
It does twist the busy, shortens life of the rear hydro busy, what it does do also is increase the ride height slightly at the front.
What you are supposed to do on these is tighten up the rear bolts, then put the ball joint in.
That then locks the front bush in the position where the rear one is at rest.
Thanks for sharing 🔧💥
Thanks bud 👍
Very good very helpful ta
Glad to hear that 🙌
Thanks for video
👍
Thanks man, I'm in a process to replace mine in an MK7 pre facelift fiesta. I don't know if there's any similarities.
should be similar mate 👍
@@diydaly I did it but wanted to remove the tie rod end as well, and I couldn't because I didn't know if it needs to be unscrewed of just pushed out. Yes I tried pushing it out, but it held or tightly, so I ended up fearing for the treads. My bold has a hexagonal alen key slot, but it looks like I'll break my alen key or ruin the hexagonal shape. I wanna watch closely now.
@@Fanzo463 the best way to get them out it remove the track road end but then give the hub a firm whack on the side next to it and it will drop out
@@diydalythanks I'll do so, I'm in no hurry. The car is parked while organising all the needed parts for replacement.
@@Fanzo463 👍 hope all goes to plan
What make are the suspension arm's? Are they decent enough quality?
As per usual I’m late to the party. I changed both on my 2012 Grand C Max having watched your invaluable video. Odd thing with mine though. The steering wheel is now off centre to the right but the car tracks straight. I took to my local people who stated it’s within the figures. That doesn’t seem right. Any thoughts?
Id probably go for a second opinion on the tracking mate.. its quite common for new arms to upset the tracking / steering wheel position
@@diydaly I’ll get straight on it. Many thanks. BTW….Ford don’t make things easy do they?!
@@robturner7945 nice one 👍 haha no they dont!
Hi did you say use a 21mm spanner on rear most bush? The spanner set you recommend only goes to 19mm
yes mate it is a 21mm, thanks for that I didnt realise! just edited the link
Where can I find the diagram?
Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 468 sentadillas son unos GIRLS18.Uno muchas y un buen ejercicio. Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😍👍 Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖 los mortalesb abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer.k
😁👌👍 thanks