Mercury XW1Z-3079-CA Arm Assembly - Front Suspension

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To detach the upper end of the shock absorber from 1992 and later models, you need to remove the nut, large washer, and bushing under the nut.

The wheel is installed, the vehicle is lowered, and the wheel lug nuts are tightened to the specified torque. Finally, with the vehicle on the ground, the lower control arm pivot bolt nuts are tightened to the specified torque.

Remove the cotter pin from the balljoint stud. Loosen the castle nut on the stud. Use sharp raps on the steering knuckle near the stud to release pressure and loosen the stud. Remove the balljoint stud nut. Lower the control arm by removing its mounting bolts.

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.

Start by removing the shock absorber/coil spring assembly and harness retainers from the upper control arm. Remove the upper control arm mounting bolts.

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.