Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Installation

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

Install the shock absorber and the upper mount. Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor

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NOTE: If the individual spring and/or shock components are not being serviced, continue to the installation procedure.

NOTE: For reference during assembly, index the upper mount, spring and shock absorber.

Compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber. Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor

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

While holding the shock rod, install the new shock absorber and the shock rod nut.

Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension, the RH and LH Continuous Controlled Damping (CCD) shock absorber assemblies are unique and cannot be used on opposite sides of the vehicle.
1. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
2. Position the lower arm and wheel knuckle up.
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Install the new shock absorber and spring assembly upper nuts.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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Install the new upper ball joint nut.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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NOTE: The suspension height sensors must be disconnected prior to servicing suspension components. Damage to the suspension height sensors and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensors will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.

NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

Position the height sensor arm bracket and install the height sensor arm bracket screw.

Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Install the new shock absorber and spring assembly lower nuts.
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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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: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

Install the new front stabilizer link upper nut.

Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

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1. Position the wheel speed sensor wire harness and install the wheel speed sensor bolt.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
2. Position the brake hose and install the brake hose bracket bolt.
  Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
3. Attach the brake hose and wheel speed sensor wiring retainer.
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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

NOTE: RH side only.
- Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly electrical connector on the RH side frame.
- Position the shock absorber and spring assembly wiring harness and connect the wiring harness clips into the frame.
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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

NOTE: LH side only.

Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly electrical connector.

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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

NOTE: LH side only.
- Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly wiring harness clips.
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NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.

NOTE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.
1. Attach the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle.
2. Install the new tie rod end nut.
  Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
If equipped with dynamic suspension, calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.