Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 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 of correct retention of these parts.

Remove the spring. For additional information, refer to Removal .
Remove the cam adjuster nut, cam adjuster, cam bolt and the lower arm.
- Discard the nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 101 Nm (74 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
Fig 1: Locating Cam Adjuster Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Center Of Hub & Fender
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. 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 395 mm (15.55 in). This will prevent incorrect clamp load and bushing damage.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the cam adjuster nut until the rear alignment has been checked and, if necessary, adjusted.

NOTE: Install the cam bolt and the cam adjuster with the cam facing upward.