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2010 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal And Installation: Spring: Installation

2010 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation

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

Install the upper spring seat onto the spring.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Spring Seat
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Install the spring.
1. Position the stabilizer bar aside.
2. Position the spring into the upper spring mount and position the lower arm.
Fig 2: Installing Spring Into Upper Spring Mount
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NOTE: Make sure the spring butts against the rear lower arm spring stop and is visible through the drain hole or spring and spring seat damage may occur.

If necessary, rotate the spring clockwise until the spring-end butts against the rear lower arm spring stop.

Fig 3: Locating Spring-End Butts
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WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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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.