Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

If replacing the front strut and spring assembly, transfer the mass damper assembly.
- If equipped. Install the mass damper assembly and the new bolt.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Install the front strut and spring assembly and install the 3 new front strut and spring assembly bolts.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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Install the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
Install the 2 new front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
Torque: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)

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Position the front height sensor arm bracket and install the front height sensor arm bracket bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Clip the 3 wire retainers.

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Position the wire harness bracket and stabilizer bar link and install the new upper stabilizer bar link nut.
Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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Install the brake hose bracket bolt.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Check and if necessary adjust front camber. Refer to: Front Camber Adjustment .
Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.