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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1321 (FRONT SUSPENSION)DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLYSHOCK ABSORBER & SPRING ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Shock Absorber & Spring Assembly: Assembly

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: If a new shock absorber, spring or upper mount is installed, the new part should be marked in the same place as the old part to make sure the assembly is correctly aligned.
  1. Inspect the lower and upper spring seats for damage.
  2. Inspect the spring insulator for wear or damage. Install a new mounting bracket if necessary.
    3. NOTE: If installing a new spring, make sure the part number is correct. Refer to the VC label for the correct spring code. For additional information, refer to IDENTIFICATION CODES article to convert the spring code to a part number.
  3. Inspect the spring for nicked or scratched paint. If the paint is nicked or scratched, install a new spring.
  4. If removed, place the shock absorber into the vise.
  5. Position the shock and spring compressor onto the strut.
    6. Fig 1: Spring And Spring Compressor
    GF0013840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the mounting bracket and dust boot onto the spring. Make sure the marks made during step 3 in DISASSEMBLY , are lined up.
  7. Install a new shock rod nut.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the spring compressor.
  9. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly .
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