Laser 4437 User manual

Rear Suspension Tool
Ford Focus
Instructions
4437
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ALWAYS:
• Wear appropriate safety equipment.
• Refer to a reputable workshop manual and follow the detailed
instructions relevant to the vehicle being serviced.
• Always ensure the car is securely supported by axle stands or ramps
with the remaining wheels chocked and hand brake on.
• Prepare the existing bush joint before attempting to remove it.
• Clean off all rust, grime etc and prime with penetrating oil.
• Leave the oil to soak in for quite a while before attempting to remove.
• Inspect the tool prior to use and replace worn and damaged parts.
• Lubricate the threads on the centre screw before and after use.
• Care should be taken to align the bush and housing correctly.
• Do not apply excessive force.
• Do not use with an impact wrench.
• Use common sense and caution at all times.

Removal
1 Remove shock absorber, lower mounting bolt,
ABS brake sensor etc and wedge the lower
arm in place to gain access to the bush.
2 To ensure the correct alignment is achieved
mark the inner wing of the bush against
the arm.
3 Lubricate generously the stud threads and
bearing assembly before and during use.
4 To remove the old bush, assemble tool as
shown in (Fig 1) using removal sleeve.
5 The tool should be pushing in to the centre
from the outside (Fig 1).
6 Screw up the main drive bar until the thrust
bearing assembly makes contact with
the bush.
7 Continue to tighten slowly using a 21mm
spanner or ratchet on the hex end.
8 If the bush remains stubborn, re-lubricate
and try again.
Installation
1 Re-assemble the tool using the installation
sleeve (Fig 2).
2 Clean the bore of the arm and re-lubricate
the thrush bearing assy.
3 Position the slot on the installation tool facing
towards the rear of the car. The tool should
be pushing from the centre of the car to the
outside (Fig 2).
4 Ensure the bush is aligned with markings
taken before removal and the bottom edge
of the installing sleeve corresponds with the
contoured shape of the trailing arm.
5 Hand tighten as before until the thrust
bearing contacts the new bush.
6 Tighten using the 22mm tool until the new
bush moves into position.
7 Continue to tighten, maintaining alignment
until bush is re-housed into pre marked
position.
8 Reassemble the suspension ensuring the arm is
correctly aligned.
9 Clean off tool and re-lubricate
Contents
A Main Drive Bar
B Thrust Bearing Assembly
C Removal Sleeve (silver)
D Installing Sleeve (gold)
Rear Suspension Tool
Ford Focus
Rear suspension tool for the rear trailing arm bushes on Ford Focus Mk 1 & II (98-07)(07<) | Kuga
2008< | C-Max MPV 2007 | Mazda 3 (Chassis BK) 2003<09 Saloon and Hatchback, 5 (Chassis CR,
CW) MPV | 2005 Volvo V50 Estate 2004<2012, S40 Mk II Saloon 2003<2012.
This tool is designed to fit insitu saving time and money.
Always lubricate the bar thoroughly before and after use.
Bar is considered consumable and available as a spare - Part No. 2169.
FIG 1
Removal
FIG 2
Installation
A
B
C
A
B
D