Introduction
Replacement of the two front connecting rods Ford KA II 1.2 69hp from 2009
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Parts; 2 stabilizer bar links
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Tools: 16mm open-end wrench
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5 mm Allen key
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Place the vehicle on jack stands on both sides, otherwise you will not be able to remove the connecting rod which will be under pressure with the shock absorber.
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Once the wheel is removed we have a view of the connecting rod
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16mm nut. There is a hexagonal imprint on the ball joint axis to prevent it from rotating on itself when loosening.
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You must hold the ball joint axis with a 5mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint from rotating on itself.
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Hold the BTR key
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and loosen with the flat wrench on the lower and upper part of the connecting rod
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Outgoing connecting rod
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Place the new connecting rod then tighten the two nuts while holding the ball joint axis with a 5 mm Allen key.
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Replace the wheel to finish.
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The procedure is the same on the passenger and driver side.
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