Can you please provide me with the details/instructions on replacing my rear wheel trailing arm bushings?

2011 FORD ESCAPE

337,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

MORGAN8173

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I was going to go with Moog K201678

So, I’m confused as they state easy replacement lol but when I look at them on the SUV I honestly can’t tell if they pop in the slot with a bolt running through that secures the trailing arm and the body of the SUV all together or are they pressed in? Also, why is there literally zero information on the entire web regarding this? I know mine gave held up really long at 337,000 miles I guess people never really change them?

Jul 29, 2022 at 4:07 AM

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What happens is they sell the bushings, but nobody installs them because they just replace the entire arm. The press fit for the bushing is so tight and was done by a huge press. They don't even tell you how to do it in the repair manuals, only the control arm itself. Here is how the job is done in the diagrams below:

12 - Lower Control Arm 6L8Z3078AA $151.64 Includes: Ball Joint and Bushings.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Jul 29, 2022 at 2:13 PM

MORGAN8173

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I’m not sure what your referring to is what I’m referring to. I attached a picture of the bushing I’m trying to replace.

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Aug 1, 2022 at 2:46 PM

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Got it, I had the wrong part, this is called the rear knuckle. Here are the instructions for the removal and installation but the press part you can watch this video of the bushing job being done on a similar vehicle, the process is the same. Start at about 2:30 for the press work.

https://youtu.be/g_hj1hRSNgg

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Aug 3, 2022 at 10:13 AM