Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.

Remove and discard the 4 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt and disconnect the hose from the shock absorber.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the shock absorber bracket.
Remove the shock absorber lower nuts, flag bolts and the shock absorber and spring assembly.
- Discard the nuts and flag bolts.
- To install, tighten to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .