8
Illustration 11
38)
Pry lower strut mount into position and attach to lower
control arm. Lower jack under the control arm if needed.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage CV boot.
NOTE: Knob faces to front of vehicle. See Illustration 8.
39)
Torque upper mounting hardware to 52 lb-ft.
40)
Attach outer tie rod end to steering knuckle with OE
hardware. Torque nuts to 66 lb-ft.
41)
Re-install brake hose and ABS wire brackets in original
locations. Torque nuts to 22 lb-ft.
42)
If equipped with height sensor, remove ball stud from
bracket and attach to Rancho upper control arm. See
Illustration 12.
S
WAY
B
AR
I
NSTALLATION
43)
Re-attach sway bar at frame mounts and torque to 46
lb-ft.
L
OWER
V
EHICLE
44)
Install front wheels.
45)
Turn the front wheels completely left then right. Verify
adequate tire, wheel, brake hose clearance. Check for
proper CV axle operation and clearance. Inspect steering
and suspension for tightness and proper operation.
46)
Inspect and rotate all axles and drive shafts.
47)
Lower vehicle to ground.
48)
Tighten lug nuts to 150 ft. lbs.
Illustration 12
F
INAL
C
HECKS
&
A
DJUSTMENTS
49)
Turn the front wheels completely left then right. Verify
adequate tire, wheel, brake hose clearance. Check for
proper CV axle operation and clearance. Inspect steering
and suspension for tightness and proper operation.
50)
Inspect and rotate all axles and drive shafts.
51)
Ensure that the vehicle brake system operates
correctly.
52)
Readjust headlamps and have vehicle aligned at a
certified alignment facility.
NOTE: Alignment cam kit may be required to align vehicle.
Recommended Alignment Specifications
Caster (degrees): 5.2° ± .75°
Camber (degrees): -0.10° ± 0.75°
Sum Toe In (degrees): 0.2° ± 0.2° or 0.10” ± 0.10”
53)
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Set the parking.
Measure and record the distance from the center of each
wheel to the top of the fender opening. See Illustration 13.
Illustration 13
54)
Have any Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
recalibrated by Ford Technician.
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