Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
8. Insert the compression rod into the opening in the front suspension lower arm, through the upper and lower plate and upper ball nut. Insert the
securing pin through the upper ball nut and compression rod.
9. With the upper ball nut secured, turn the upper plate so it walks up the coil until it contacts the upper front spring insulator. Then back-off one-half
turn.
10. Install the lower ball nut and thrust washer on the compression rod and screw on the forcing nut.