Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the strut and spring assembly upper mounting plate into the inner fender.
- Align the 4 new strut upper bushing nuts to the reference marks.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 new strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Install the new upper stabilizer bar link nut.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Install the wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Position the brake jounce hose to the bracket and install the brake jounce hose clip.
- Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .