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Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: Do not tighten the nut at this time.
  1. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly and loosely install the new lower nut and flag bolt.
  2. Install the new upper ball joint nut and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  3. Attach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the wheel knuckle.
  4. Position the stabilizer bar link and install the 2 new nuts.
    • Tighten the lower nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the upper nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  5. Install the brake disc.
  6. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 anchor plate bolts.
    • Tighten to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).
  7. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
  8. Install the 3 new shock absorber upper mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  9. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire assemblies, tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 235 Nm (173 lb-ft).
    10. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  10. If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.
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