Torque Specifications Description NM LB-FT Lb-In

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SECTION 204-01A: Front Suspension — Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) 2014 F-150 Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS Procedure revision date: 10/25/2013
Torque Specifications
Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Brake disc shield bolts 17 — 150
Brake hose bracket bolt 12 — 106
Lower arm forward and rearward nuts 350 258 —
Lower ball joint nut 175 129 —
Shock absorber lower nuts 90 66 —
Shock absorber upper mount nuts 63 46 —
Shock rod nut 55 41 —
Stabilizer bar bracket nuts 55 41 —
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Stabilizer bar link nuts 70 52 —
Tie-rod end nut 115 85 —
Upper arm-to-frame nuts 150 111 —
Upper ball joint nut 115 85 —
Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts 175 129 —
Wheel speed sensor bolt 18 — 159
Wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt 12 — 106
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 10/25/2013
Front Suspension
The Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) front suspension consists of the following components:
z Lower ball joints

z Lower control arms
z Shock absorber and coil spring assemblies
z Stabilizer bar and links
z Upper control arms
z Wheel bearings and wheel hubs
z Wheel knuckles
z Wheel studs
The vehicle is equipped with a front coil spring suspension. This independent-type suspension utilizes a
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stabilizer bar to aid in vehicle stability. The wheel hub and wheel bearing are sealed units and are serviced
as assemblies. The lower ball joints can be serviced independently from the lower arms.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Procedure revision date: 10/25/2013
Front Suspension
Refer to Section 204-00 .
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 10/25/2013
Ball Joint — Lower
Special Tool(s)
Installer/Remover, Ball Joint
204-358
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and

Screw
205-086
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Removal
1. Remove the wheel knuckle. Refer to Wheel Knuckle .
2.
3. Special Tool(s): Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw 205-086. Remover, Ball Joint 204-358/4.
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Installation
1. NOTICE: Do not damage the lower ball joint boot when installing the C-Frame and Screw
Installer/Remover and Ball Joint Installer/Remover or premature failure of the ball joint may
occur.
Special Tool(s): Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw 205-086. Remover, Ball Joint 204-358/3.
Remover, Ball Joint 204-358/5. Remover, Ball Joint 204-358/6.
2. NOTE: Make sure the ball joint snap ring is fully seated.
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3. Install the wheel knuckle. Refer to Wheel Knuckle .
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Lower Arm
Special Tool(s)
Separator, Ball Joint
204-592
Removal
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and
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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. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level,
static ground position (curb height).
2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04 .
3. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
4.
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5.
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6. 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.
NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or
damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
Special Tool(s): Separator, Ball Joint 204-592.
7.
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Installation
1. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.
Finger tight at this stage.
2.
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3.
z Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
4.
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6. Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the
lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken during removal (curb height).
7.
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8. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04 .
9. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. Refer to Section 204-00 .
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Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly
Special Tool(s)
204-592
Removal
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2. 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 Separator.
3.
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4.
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5. NOTE: Be sure not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the Ball Joint Separator.
7.
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8.
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9.
10. NOTE: If the individual spring and/or shock components are not being serviced, continue to the
installation procedure.
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NOTE: For reference during assembly, index the upper mount, spring and shock absorber.
Compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.
General Equipment: Spring Compressor.
11. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the shock rod from turning while removing the nut.
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12.
Installation
1.
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2. NOTE: Align the index marks made during disassembly.
Compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.
General Equipment: Spring Compressor.
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3. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the shock rod from turning while installing the nut.
While holding the shock rod, install the new shock absorber and the shock rod nut.
4.
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5.
6.
7.
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9.
z Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
10.
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11. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04 .
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Stabilizer Bar and Link
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section 100-02 .
On both sides.
z To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
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3. NOTICE: The raised ring on the stabilizer bar must be encapsulated inside the inner groove of
the stabilizer bar bushing on the driver side of the vehicle for proper installation.
On both sides.
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4. Inspect and, if necessary, install new stabilizer bar bushings.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Upper Arm
Removal
1. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level,
static ground position (curb height).
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2. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly .
3.
Installation
1. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.
Finger tight at this stage.
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2. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly .
3. Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the
lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken during removal (curb height).
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4.
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Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: The wheel speed sensor electrical connector is located in the engine compartment secured to
the fender apron.
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3.
z To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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4. Remove the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-03 .
5.
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6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Wheel Knuckle
Special Tool(s)
204-592
Removal
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1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .
2. 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 Separator.
3.
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4.
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5. NOTE: Be sure not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the Ball Joint Separator.
6.
7. 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.
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NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or
damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
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8. If necessary.
Installation
1. If necessary.
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2.
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3.
4.
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5.
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6. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub .
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Wheel Studs
Special Tool(s)
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and
Screw
211-023 (T74P-3044-A1)
Removal
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1. Remove the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-03 .
2. Special Tool(s): Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw 211-023.
Installation
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1. NOTE: Make sure to use washers that have an ID that is larger than the OD of the wheel stud
serrations. Use enough washers (approximately 3 to 4) to allow the wheel stud to fully seat against
the hub flange.
z Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud is seated against the hub flange.
z Discard the wheel nut.
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2. Install the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-03 .
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2014 F-150 Workshop Manual Page 1 sur 1

z Lower ball joints

Refer to Section 204-00 .

Ball Joint — Lower

Installer/Remover, C-Frame and

1. Remove the wheel knuckle. Refer to Wheel Knuckle .

3. Install the wheel knuckle. Refer to Wheel Knuckle .

2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04 .

Special Tool(s): Separator, Ball Joint 204-592.

Finger tight at this stage.

z Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

8. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04 .

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04 .

General Equipment: Tie-rod Separator.

Special Tool(s): Separator, Ball Joint 204-592.

2. NOTE: Align the index marks made during disassembly.

z Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

z Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

11. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04 .

Stabilizer Bar and Link

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section 100-02 .

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Finger tight at this stage.

Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub

Removal and Installation

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

General Equipment: Tie-rod Separator.

Special Tool(s): Separator, Ball Joint 204-592.

Special Tool(s): Separator, Ball Joint 204-592.

z Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

1. Remove the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-03 .

2. Special Tool(s): Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw 211-023.

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