Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the lower spring seat, jounce bumper and dust boot onto the shock absorber.
Position the shock and spring assembly in a suitable spring compressor.
Install the spring, shock absorber upper mount and spring upper seat.
Align the arrow on the upper mount with the center of the shock absorber lower mount.

Fig 1: Locating Shock Absorber Upper And Lower Mount Alignment Position
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Compress the spring enough to relieve the tension on the shock and spring assembly.
Position the end of spring within 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) of the upper spring mount.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring End Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Before tightening the shock absorber rod nut, position the end of the spring within 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) of the step on the lower spring mount.

NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the shock absorber rod from turning while installing the nut.

Install the new shock absorber rod nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Spring End Specification
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Release the tension on the shock and spring assembly.
Install the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY .