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Removal And Installation: Spring: Installation

    CAUTION: Make sure the upper spring seat is installed, and the spring ends butt correctly against the upper and lower spring seats.
    Fig 1: Locating Upper Spring Seat Onto Spring
    G04651514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the upper spring seat onto the spring.
  2. Install the spring.
    1. Position the stabilizer bar aside.
    2. Position the spring into the upper spring mount and position the lower arm.
      Fig 2: Installing Spring Into Upper Spring Mount And Position Lower Arm
      G04651515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Make sure the spring butts against the rear lower arm spring stop and is visible through the drain hole.
    Fig 3: Locating Drain Hole
    G04651516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If necessary, rotate the spring clockwise until the spring-end butts against the rear lower arm spring stop.
    4. WARNING: The spring is under extreme tension; care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Tighten the rear lower arm outboard bolt with the suspension at curb height.
  4. Using a suitable jack, raise the rear lower arm and install the rearward lower arm outboard bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  5. Position the stabilizer bar links and spacers and install the nut and bushings.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
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