How do you remove the upper and lower control arms on Mercury Cougar?

To remove the upper control arm, loosen wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and remove the wheel. Detach the spindle from the upper control arm by removing the upper ball joint-to-spindle bolt and nut. Break off the tabs on the control arm pivot bolts and remove them. For the lower control arm, loosen the ball joint retaining nut and separate it from the spindle. Mark the camber adjustment cam position, remove the nut attaching the tension strut, and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut. Remove the pivot bolt and nut to detach the control arm. If the pivot bushing is worn, have it replaced. To install, reverse the removal procedure, ensure the suspension is at normal ride height.

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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
Part Number: F5RZ-3078-B
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- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 6 Cyl 2.5L | 4AT CD4E, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly Front Suspension
Part Number: F5SZ3079B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1997 Mercury Cougar | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT AODE, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
Part Number: F5RZ-3079-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 6 Cyl 2.5L | 4AT CD4E, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
Part Number: F3SZ-3084-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Upper Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT AODE, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
Part Number: F3SZ-3085-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Upper Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT AODE, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
Part Number: F5SZ-3078-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT AODE, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly Front Suspension
Part Number: F5SZ3078B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1997 Mercury Cougar | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT AODE, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
Part Number: F5SZ-3079-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: L.H., Standard suspension
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT AODE, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
Part Number: F8RZ-3078-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 6 Cyl 2.5L | 4AT CD4E, 5MT
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Mercury Cougar Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
Part Number: F8RZ-3079-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy - Front Suspension; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 6 Cyl 2.5L | 4AT CD4E, 5MT

Mercury Cougar Control Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Arm Assembly - Front Suspension
F5SZ-3078-A
Q: How do you remove the upper and lower control arms on Mercury Cougar?
A: To remove the upper control arm, loosen wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and remove the wheel. Detach the spindle from the upper control arm by removing the upper ball joint-to-spindle bolt and nut. Break off the tabs on the control arm pivot bolts and remove them. For the lower control arm, loosen the ball joint retaining nut and separate it from the spindle. Mark the camber adjustment cam position, remove the nut attaching the tension strut, and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut. Remove the pivot bolt and nut to detach the control arm. If the pivot bushing is worn, have it replaced. To install, reverse the removal procedure, ensure the suspension is at normal ride height.

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