Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
All vehicles
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Using a suitable jack, support the trailing arm.
3. NOTICE: Do not fully tighten the shock absorber lower nut until the suspension is at the bushing fastener tightening position. This will
prevent incorrect clamp load and bushing damage.
Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
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To install, tighten the new bolt and flagnut to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft), All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles.
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To install, tighten the new bolt and flagnut to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft), Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
4. Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt.
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To install, tighten the new bolt to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
5. Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt and nut.
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To install, tighten the new nut and bolt to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
All vehicles
