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Strut And Spring Assembly: Installation

  1. Position the front shock absorber into the shock tower and install the nuts hand-tight.
    Fig 1: Install Front Shock Absorber-To-Shock Tower Nuts
    G01314079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Position the front wheel knuckle onto the front shock absorber and install a new pinch bolt and nut.
    Fig 2: Installing Pinch Bolt & Nut
    G01314080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If equipped, connect the air suspension height sensor to the front air suspension sensor pin.
    Fig 3: Connecting Air Suspension Height Sensor To Front Air Suspension Sensor Pin
    G01314081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage the boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten the nut, or bearing and seal damage can result. Install the nut using the hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
    Fig 4: Installing Stabilizer Bar Link Retaining Nut
    G01314082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the stabilizer bar link (5K 484) onto the front shock absorber. Install the retaining nut and the vinyl cover to upper link stud.
  6. If equipped, reconnect the electronic actuator cable connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Electronic Actuator Cable Connector
    G01314083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the front fender splash shield.
    1. Position the splash shield into the front fender.
    2. Install the mounting bolts.
      Fig 6: Installing Front Fender Splash Shield.
      G01314084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the anti-lock sensor cable and, if equipped, the electronic actuator cable onto the front shock absorber bracket.
    Fig 7: Installing Anti-Lock Sensor Cable
    G01314085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the front brake hose bracket onto the front shock absorber and install the bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Brake Hose Bracket-To-Front Shock Absorber Bolt
    G01314086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten lug nuts to specification. See Torque Specifications (2 Of 2) .
  11. Lower the vehicle so vehicle weight is on the tires.
  12. Tighten the front shock absorber to shock tower nuts.
    Fig 9: Tightening Front Shock Absorber-To-Shock Tower Nuts
    G01314087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Turn the air suspension service switch on.
    Fig 10: Turning Air Suspension Service Switch On
    G01314088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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