Lower Arm: Installation

NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Position the lower arm and loosely install the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.

NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Loosely install the lower arm rearward nut and bolt.
Install the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height).

Fig 1: Identifying Distance From Center Of Hub To Lip Of Fender

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Use a crow's foot wrench to tighten the lower arm rearward nut.

Tighten the lower arm rearward nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
Tighten the lower arm forward nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
Tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 475 Nm (350 lb-ft).
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.