Removal And Installation: Spring: Notes

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Coil Spring Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G06388906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
PART DESCRIPTION CHART

Item Part Number Description
1 5A565 Coil spring upper insulator
2 5560 Coil spring
3 5A565 Coil spring lower insulator
4 W706874 Shock absorber lower bolt
5 18080 Shock absorber
6 W710426 Washer
7 W520517 Shock absorber lower nut
NOTE: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle shown in illustration, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicle similar.
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