Ford 5W1Z-3079-AA Arm Assembly - Front Suspension

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Install the wheel. Tighten the lug nuts. Remove the jackstands. Lower the vehicle. Visit an alignment shop for caster, camber, and toe-in adjustments as needed.

Secure the lower control arm with mounting bolts (not fully tightened initially). Use a spring compressor for 2002 and earlier models and properly seat the spring. Insert the balljoint stud into the steering knuckle. Tighten the castle nut and install a new cotter pin. On 2003 and later models, install the shock absorber/coil spring assembly. For 1988 through 1991 models, attach the stabilizer bar.

Position a floor jack under the lower control arm. Remove the pinch bolt and nut retaining the upper balljoint stud to the steering knuckle. Use a prybar to spread the slot in the knuckle and separate the balljoint stud. Remove the upper control arm retaining bolts and the upper control arm assembly.

Remove the shock absorber (for 2002 and earlier models). On 1988 through 1991 models, disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm. Remove the coil spring (for 2002 and earlier models).