Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the grease is applied completely around the strut shaft. Do not allow grease to make contact with the strut rod threads.

Liberally apply the specified grease to the length of the strut shaft that makes contact with the jounce bumper plus an additional 15 mm (0.5 in).

Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)

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- Make sure that the lower spring seat is properly installed.
- Align the spring in the lower spring seat.
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NOTE: Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.

NOTE: Make sure that the spring is correctly located in the lower spring seat.

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Install the new strut rod nut. Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor Use the General Equipment: Vise
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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Install the front strut and spring assembly. Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly .