Removal And Installation: Spring: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the spring upper seat onto the spring. The end of the spring should be 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) from the step on the seat.

Fig 1: Positioning Spring Upper Seat Onto Spring
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If removed, position the spring lower seat into the lower arm aligning the recess in the seat with the projection on the lower arm.

Fig 2: Locating Spring Lower Seat Into Lower Arm
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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.

Fig 3: Positioning Spring Onto Lower Arm With End Of Spring
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NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

Fig 4: Raising Lower Arm And Lower Arm Outboard Bolt

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Using a suitable jack, raise the lower arm and install the lower arm outboard bolt.

CAUTION: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position.

Fig 5: Identifying Distance Between Center Of Hub And Lip Of Fender

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Using a suitable 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 101 Nm (74 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 .