Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and 2017 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Position the front strut and spring assembly and install the new upper strut mount nuts.
Torque

: 46 lb.ft (62.5 Nm)

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2.

Install the new lower strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.
Torque

: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm)

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3.

Attach the wheel speed sensor harness to the strut.

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4.

NOTE: Do not use power tools to install the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTE: To install the stabilizer bar link lower nut, use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while installing the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- 1.
  
  Position the front stabilizer bar link.
- 2.
  
  Install the new front stabilizer bar link upper nut.
  Torque
  
  : 111 lb.ft (150 Nm)

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5.

If equipped. Install the upper strut tower cover.

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6.

Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

7.

Check and if necessary adjust front camber. Refer to: Front Camber Adjustment .