Coil Spring & Strut Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique, and 1998 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check and adjust front end alignment as necessary. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Strut Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper & Lower Strut Rod Bushings

Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.