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Item 2: Retainer Clip Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the retainer is 4 mm (0.16 in) from the top of the post or damage can result.
    Fig 1: Installing Spring Retainer
    G03180411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the spring retainer.