Lower Control Arm - Coil Spring Suspension: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, and 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure end of spring is positioned properly between 2 holes in lower control arm. See Figure . Lower control arm forward pivot bolts must be tightened first with lower control arm at normal ride height. On the right front suspension lower arm, install the rear bolt adjustment cam and nut in the center of the frame slot.
- On both control arms, 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.
- 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. Check wheel alignment. For 2002, see SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION article. For 2003, see SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION article. For 2004, see SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION article.