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Installation (All Other Models)

  1. Place upper spring insulator on top of spring. Place lower spring insulator on lower arm (if equipped). On Thunderbird and XR-7, place internal damper into spring. Position spring on lower seat so that pigtail is at rear and pointing toward left side of vehicle.
  2. Slowly raise transmission jack until arm is in position and install new rear pivot bolt with nut facing out. Lower jack and raise axle to curb height. Tighten pivot bolt. Remove supports and lower vehicle.