Removal And Installation: Spring: Removal

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.

CAUTION: The coil spring is coated with long-term corrosion protective paint. Do not damage the paint during component servicing.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the cam adjuster nut until the rear alignment has been checked and, if necessary, adjusted.

Fig 1: Locating Cam Adjuster Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Index-mark the cam bolt and cam adjuster and loosen the cam adjuster nut.
Remove the stabilizer bar link lower bolt.
Using a suitable jack, raise the lower arm.

Fig 2: Raising Lower Arm
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

WARNING: The spring is under extreme compression, care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Remove the lower arm outboard bolt.
Lower the lower arm and remove the spring.
- Inspect the spring upper and lower seats, install new seats as necessary.
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting Spring Upper And Lower Seats
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.