Removal And Installation: Spring: Installation

1.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Make sure the lower spring seat is properly positioned in the lower arm.

Inspect the upper and lower spring seats for damage and, if necessary, install new spring seats.

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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

2.

NOTE: Before tightening the lower arm bolts, use a jackstand to raise the rear suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in the Removal procedure (curb height).

Install the spring and position the jackstand under the lower arm.

3.

Raise the jackstand and loosely install a new lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut.

4.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link studs from turning while installing the nuts.

Position the stabilizer bar and links and install 2 new stabilizer bar link upper nuts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

5.

Using the jackstand, raise the rear suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in the Removal procedure (curb height).

6.

Tighten the lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
- Tighten to 265 Nm (195 lb-ft).

7.

Tighten the lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
- Tighten to 215 Nm (159 lb-ft).

8.

Install the wheel and tire. REFER to Wheels and Tires