Spring - Coil: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: The springs are vehicle specific and are marked with a tag indicating the spring code. Make sure the new spring has the same spring code as the one being replaced. If the tag is not on the spring being replaced, look on the vehicle information label located on the driver's door for the spring code and compare that to the new spring code.
1. Position the spring onto the axle with the tag toward the axle assembly.
Fig 1: Locating Spring With Tag
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Raise the rear axle so the mark made on the rear shock absorber in Removal Step 1 lines up with the protective sleeve.
Fig 2: Locating Mark On Rear Shock Absorber
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: Tighten the shock absorber lower bolt while the suspension is at curb height or bushing damage and incorrect clamp load may occur.
3. Install a new shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
   • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
4. Install the brake hose bracket bolt.
   • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

Convertible vehicles 

5. Install the rear support braces. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME & MOUNTING SYSTEM article.

Vehicles with a rear stabilizer bar 

CAUTION: The stabilizer bar is equipped with a tag. This tag indicates the LH side of the stabilizer bar. When installing a new stabilizer bar, make sure the tag is on the LH side of the vehicle or damage to the stabilizer bar may occur.
6. Position the stabilizer bar and links and install new stabilizer bar link bolts and clip nuts.
   • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).