Spring - Wagon: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Make sure the top seat mounting is installed, and the spring ends butt correctly against the upper and lower spring seats.

Fig 1: Installing Top Spring Mounting

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Install the top spring mounting onto the spring.
With the aid of another technician, install the spring.
1. Pull the stabilizer bar away from the rear lower arm.
2. Raise the rear lower arm.
Fig 2: Installing Spring
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CAUTION: Make sure the spring butts against the rear lower arm spring stop and is visible through the drain hole.

Fig 3: Rotating Spring

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Rotate the spring clockwise until the spring-end butts against the rear lower arm spring stop.

WARNING: The spring is under extreme tension; care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the rear lower arm to wheel knuckle bolt at this stage.

Fig 4: Installing Transmission Jack

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Using a suitable transmission jack, attach the rear lower arm to the wheel knuckle.
Using a suitable transmission jack, raise the rear lower arm 32 mm (1.25 inches).

Fig 5: Raising Rear Lower Arm
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Tighten the rear lower arm to wheel knuckle bolt.

Fig 6: Tightening Rear Lower Arm To Wheel Knuckle Bolt
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Attach the stabilizer bar to the rear lower arms.

Fig 7: Installing Stabilizer Bar To Rear Lower Arms
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Install the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .