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Rear suspension kit.

Howdy listers,

A ways back there was some talk on the list regarding a factory kit to modify the rear wheel setup on Focus' that have the severe tire wear problem. Does anyone know of the Ford Canada part number for these kits?

I have a 2001 SE wagon from hell.

Thanks.

BW

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Bob Watson
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I have a 2002 ford focus, been thru 9 rear tires, keeps going out of alignment. Can anyone help!!!

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danR

SSUE:

Some vehicles may exhibit rear tire inner edge wear. ACTION:

If a vehicle exhibits rear inner edge tire wear, and the rear camber reading is beyond the negative end of the specification (max. -2.2 Wagon, -2.3 Sedan & ZX3/5), then install revised +1.0 degree rear Upper Control Arm(s). Refer to the following Service Procedure for details. SERVICE PROCEDURE Removal

  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Workshop Manual Section 204-04. 2. Remove the outboard upper control arm bolt, and detach the upper control arm from the wheel knuckle.

NOTE: MAKE A NOTE OF THE POSITION OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM TO AID IN INSTALLATION.

  1. For Wagons only. Remove the lower shock bolt and position the shock aside. 4. Remove the inboard upper control arm bolt, and remove the arm.

Installation

NOTE: FINAL TORQUING OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AT OR NEAR THE CURB HEIGHT SETTING. TO ACHIEVE THIS LOAD THE SUSPENSION.

  1. Install upper control arm and a new inboard upper control arm bolt. 2. For Wagons only. Reposition shock and reinstall the lower shock bolt. 3. Position the upper control arm in the wheel knuckle and install a new outboard upper control arm bolt. 4. Reinstall rear wheel and tire. 5. Recheck alignment to verify camber change, and set toe if necessary.

LABOR OPERATION CLAIMING CHART Operation Labor Description Vehicle Time 031305A Check Alignment, Replace One Rear Upper Control Arm, And Recheck Alignment (Includes Time To Set Toe If Necessary) Sedan, ZX3/5

1.1 Hrs. Wagon 1.1 Hrs. 031305B Check Alignment, Replace Both Rear Upper Control Arms, And Recheck Alignment (Includes Time To Set Toe If Necessary) Sedan, ZX3/5 1.4 Hrs. Wagon 1.5 Hrs.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

3S4Z-1A154-AA Kit - Rear Suspension Upper Arm - Contains Arm And 2 Bolts

THIS WILL FIX IT

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BADRAPTOR

How have you been having it aligned? Only a decent 4 wheel laser aligner should be used.

Possibly sounds like one of the wishbones is bent, or the subframe is loose one side and is moving around, however with both you'd have very strange handling characteristics...

My rear tyres wear perfectly evenly, so if they're not, there's a problem.

Tim..

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