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Upper Arm: Installation

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  1. Position the upper arm and install the 2 new upper arm-to-body bolts.
    NOTE: Do not tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts at this time.
  2. 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: Aligning Upper Arm With Hole In Body Bracket
    G06269412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the upper arm-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) and remove the drill bit.
  4. Position the shock and spring assembly and install the 3 new shock upper mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  5. Position the upper ball joint and install a new nut.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. Position the wheel speed sensor harness and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  7. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  8. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  9. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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