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Coil Spring: Installation

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  1. Ensure end of spring is positioned properly between 2 holes in lower control arm. See Fig 1 . Install NEW cotter pin toward engine compartment. Ensure head of cotter pin is facing tire. Ensure fingers of cotter pin are bent at a right angle to secure.
  2. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten remaining bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Before driving vehicle, pump brake pedal several times to restore normal pedal position.
Fig 1: Positioning Spring In Lower Control Arm
G97B28945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.