Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Tighten the suspension fasteners with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires or use a suitable jack to raise the suspension to curb height or damage to the bushings may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1. Position the front strut and spring assembly into the wheel knuckle.
2. Install the new front strut and spring assembly upper bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 35 Nm
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Install the new front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
Torque

: Stage 1: 140 Nm Stage 2: 120deg.

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Install the cowl panel grille support bracket and retainers.
Torque

: 1.5 Nm

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Install the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
1. Position the brake hose and install the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 11 Nm
2. Position the wheel speed sensor wiring harness and clip the 2 wire retainers.
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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: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

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

Position the front stabilizer bar link and install the new front stabilizer bar link upper nut.

Torque

: 110 Nm

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the strut and spring assembly. Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Disassembly and Assembly).