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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1156 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Strut and Spring Assembly: Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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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