Removal And Installation: Spring: Removal

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

NOTE: The coil spring is coated with long-term corrosion protective paint. Do not damage the paint during component servicing or spring damage may occur.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
Index-mark the cam bolt and cam adjuster and then loosen the cam adjuster nut.
NOTE: Do not fully tighten the cam adjuster nut until the rear alignment has been checked and, if necessary, adjusted.

Fig 1: Locating Cam Adjuster Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower bolt.
Using a suitable jack, support the lower arm.
Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt.
WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Lower the lower arm and remove the spring.
- Inspect the spring upper and lower seats and install new seats as necessary.