Removal And Installation: Spring: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the coil spring in the lower arm.
- Using a suitable jack, support the lower arm.
- Position the lower ball joint and install a new nut.
- Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
- Install a new cotter pin.
- Remove the jack from under the lower control arm.
- Install the stabilizer bar link assembly in the following sequence.
- Install the stabilizer bar link stud and grommet.
- Install a new stabilizer bar link nut and grommet.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Remove the special tool.
- Position the shock absorber and install 2 new shock absorber lower nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
- Install a new shock absorber rod nut and washer.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Position a suitable jack under the lower arm and raise the suspension until the index marks on the lower arm and the frame are aligned (curb height).
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
- Remove the jack from under the lower control arm.
NOTE:
The end of the coil spring must cover the first hole and should not be visible in the second hole of the lower arm.
CAUTION:
Always install the cotter pin into the lower ball joint nut from outboard to inboard. Failure to do so will result in damage to the wheel and tire assembly.