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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1991PROBE GL, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - REARREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTRUT & COIL SPRING ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
1991 Ford Probe GL, Standard
Strut & Coil Spring Assembly: Installation
1991 Ford Probe GL, StandardSECTION Installation
- Position strut assembly in strut tower and install attaching nuts from inside vehicle. Install PRC actuator (if equipped). Install lower trunk side trim and upper trunk side garnish.
- Install spindle to strut mounting bolts. Install trailing arm. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATION table at end of this article. Install backing plate and drum or rotor and caliper. Install brake hose "U" clip to strut.
- Install anti-lock brake harness and bracket (if equipped). Tighten to specification. Install wheel and lower vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.