Upper Arm: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts at this time.

Position the upper arm and install the 2 new upper arm-to-body bolts.
Set the upper arm bushing fastener tightening position by aligning the hole in the upper arm with the hole in the body bracket and inserting a 6.35 mm (0.25 in) drill bit through both holes.

Fig 1: Locating Drill Bit On Upper Arm Holes
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) and remove the drill bit.
Position the shock and spring assembly and install the 3 new shock upper mount nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Position the upper ball joint and install a new nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Position the wheel speed sensor harness and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.