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Lower Arm: Installation

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  1. Make sure that the lower spring seat is properly aligned.
    GFD277087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Hold spring in place while installing lower arm.

    1. NOTE: Before tightening the lower arm bolts, use a jackstand to raise the rear suspension to ride height.

      Position the jackstand under the lower arm and raise the lower arm into position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

    2. NOTE: Make sure the upper spring seat is properly positioned on the upper spring mount.

      Install the spring into the upper and lower spring seat.

    3. NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this stage.

      Install the new lower arm-to-frame rearward bolt.

    GFD277088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this stage.

    Install the new lower arm-to-frame forward bolt.

    GFD277089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Only tighten the bolt and nut finger tight at this stage.

    1. Position the wheel knuckle to the lower arm and install the new lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
    2. Position the rear stabilizer bar link and install the new rear stabilizer bar link lower nut.

    GFD277090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

    1. Install the new toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
    2. Install the new lower arm vertical link lower bolt.

    GFD277091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Suspension at curb height. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD277092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

    Tighten the new lower arm-to-frame rearward bolt.

    Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

    GFD277093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

    Tighten the new lower arm-to-frame forward bolt.

    Torque: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm)

    GFD277094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

    1. Tighten the new lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

      Torque: 203 lb.ft (275 Nm)

    2. Tighten the new rear stabilizer bar link lower nut.

      Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

    GFD277095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

    1. Tighten the new toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    2. Tighten the new lower arm vertical link lower bolt.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD277091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the new rear shock absorber lower bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD277096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  13. Check and if necessary adjust rear camber. Refer to: Rear Camber Adjustment .
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