Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Tighten the suspension fasteners with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires or use a suitable jack to raise the suspension to curb height or damage to the bushings may occur.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Position the front strut and spring assembly into the wheel knuckle.
- Install the new front strut and spring assembly upper bolts.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- Install the new front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
Torque: Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm) | Stage 2: 120°
- Install the cowl panel grille support bracket and retainers.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Install the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
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NOTE: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.
Position the brake hose and install the bolt.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Position the wheel speed sensor wiring harness and clip the 2 wire retainers.
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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
Position the front stabilizer bar link and install the new front stabilizer bar link upper nut.
Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
- Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the strut and spring assembly. Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly .