Upper Arm: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the upper arm and loosely install the upper arm-to-frame bolt.
- Loosely install the upper arm-to-axle bolt and flagnut.
- Before tightening the fasteners, use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the lip of the fender and the center of the wheel hub is equal to the measurement taken in the removal procedure.
- Tighten the upper arm-to-frame bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Tighten the upper arm-to-axle bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
- If equipped with fire suppression, repower the system.
NOTE:
The rear suspension upper arms are interchangeable from side-to-side, with FRONT and OUTBOARD stamped on the side of the arms for positioning during installation.
WARNING:
If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.