Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation

2010 Ford Focus S, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. Position the strut and spring assembly upper mounting plate into the inner fender.
  2. Align the 4 strut upper bushing nuts to the reference marks.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  3. Install the 2 strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  4. Install the upper stabilizer bar link nut.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  5. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  6. Position the brake jounce hose to the bracket and install the brake jounce hose clip.
  7. Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
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