Removal And Installation: Spring: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before tightening the lower arm bolts, use a jackstand to raise the rear suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in the Removal procedure (curb height).

1.

Install the spring and position the jackstand under the lower arm.

2.

Raise the jackstand and loosely install a new lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

3.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link studs from turning while installing the nuts.

Position the stabilizer bar and links and install 2 new stabilizer bar link upper nuts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

4.

Using the jackstand, raise the rear suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in the Removal procedure (curb height).

5.

Tighten the lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt to 265 Nm (196 lb-ft).

6.

Tighten the lower arm-to-subframe bolt to 215 Nm (159 lb-ft).

7.

Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires .