Shock Absorber: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Copy the index mark from the shock absorber that was removed to the shock absorber that is being installed.
- Position the shock absorber into the bracket and loosely install a new shock absorber upper bolt and nut.
- Align the index marks so the center line of the shock absorber is approximately 118 degrees from the alignment tab on the bracket and tighten the shock absorber upper nut.
- For All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- For Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Position the shock absorber and bracket assembly and install the 3 bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the upper arm. For additional information, refer to UPPER ARM .
NOTE:
Do not fully tighten the shock absorber upper bolt and nut at this time.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the angle between the shock absorber and bracket to change while tightening the shock absorber upper nut or damage to the shock absorber may occur.