Lower Control Arm: Installation

Using new bolt and nut, attach lower control arm to body bracket. DO NOT tighten. Place spring in spring pocket in lower control arm.
NOTE: Make sure spring pigtail is properly indexed in control arm, and that insulator is seated and indexed at top of spring.

Fig 1: Positioning Coil Spring in Insulator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using floor jack, raise lower arm until it comes in line with mounting hole in spindle. Using new bolt, nut and washer, attach lower arm to spindle. DO NOT tighten.
Using floor jack, raise lower arm to curb height. Tighten all bolts. Install tire and wheel. Remove jacks and lower vehicle.