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Introduction

Intervention carried out on a Ford Fiesta 1.3 60hp from 2002

  1. 
To remove the ball joint from the spindle you need a 15mm socket and a T50 male torx socket

To remove the ball joint from the spindle you need a 15mm socket and a T50 male torx socket
    • To remove the ball joint from the spindle you need a 15mm socket and a T50 male torx socket

  2. 
Using a 15mm socket and an 18mm open-end wrench, remove the bolt.

Using a 15mm socket and an 18mm open-end wrench, remove the bolt.
    • Using a 15mm socket and an 18mm open-end wrench, remove the bolt.

  3. 
For the screw you need a 15mm socket.

Unfortunately we don't have access to the nut.
    • For the screw you need a 15mm socket.

    • Unfortunately we don't have access to the nut.

  4. 
Using a Torx T30 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw.

Remove the mudguard.
    • Using a Torx T30 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws.

    • Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw.

    • Remove the mudguard.

    • Using the 15mm socket and 18mm open-end wrench, remove the bolt.

  5. 
To avoid rust, take advantage of the fact that your mudguard is removed to remove as much dirt as possible.
    • To avoid rust, take advantage of the fact that your mudguard is removed to remove as much dirt as possible.

  6. 
Press the triangle to dislodge the ball joint from the spindle.

Then pull the triangle to rotate it.

And finally pull on it again to remove it completely.
    • Press the triangle to dislodge the ball joint from the spindle.

    • Then pull the triangle to rotate it.

    • And finally pull on it again to remove it completely.

  7. 
New part

Old room

Reassembly is carried out in reverse order.
    • New part

    • Old room

    • Reassembly is carried out in reverse order.

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2 Comments

Hello, how do I operate the passenger side triangle because the arm retaining screw cannot be removed, the oil pan is in the way?

Fabpo - Reply

Hello, good tutorial, however the tightening torque would be a plus to be complete.

clemi74 - Reply

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