Removal And Installation: Spring: 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.
- Inspect and if necessary, install a new jounce bumper.
- Lubricate the top of the new jounce bumper with grease.
- Position the spring upper seat onto the spring with the end of the spring 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) from the step on the seat.
- If removed, position the spring lower seat into the lower arm aligning the recess in the seat with the projection on the lower arm.
- Position the spring onto the lower arm with the end of the spring 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) from the step on the spring seat.
- Using the jack, raise the lower arm and install the lower arm outboard bolt.
- Using the jack, raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to 395 mm (15.55 in).
- Tighten the lower arm outboard bolt to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
- Install the stabilizer bar link lower bolt.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
- Align the index mark on the cam bolt and cam adjuster with the index mark on the lower arm and tighten the cam adjuster nut to 101 Nm (74 lb-ft).
- Check and, if necessary, align the rear end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
CAUTION:
Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. This will prevent incorrect clamp load and bushing damage.