Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
a. Install one spring cage without an adjuster link to inboard side or innermost bend of spring, Fig. 17.
b. Install two more spring cages, with adjusters, at 120° angles to the previously installed cage.
6.
Place a transmission jack or suitable stand under lower rear control arm as far outboard as possible.
7.
Support rear knuckle and caliper assembly by wiring upper control arm to body.
8.
Remove lower shock absorber mounting bolt and nut.
9.
Mark position of toe adjustment cam to subframe for reference. Loosen both inboard pivot bolts on lower control arm. Control arm must not be
lowered until pivot bolts are loose. Do not attempt to remove plastic cap on front of pivot nut.
10.
Remove two bolts and nuts attaching lower control arm to knuckle, Fig. 18.
11.
Lower control arm by lowering jack. Ensure spring cages properly seat on spring as control arm is dropped.
12.
Remove jack, pull control arm down fully by hand and remove rear spring with cages in place.
13.
Using coil spring compressor tool No. D78P-5310-A or equivalent, compress spring and remove spring cages.
14.
Remove upper and lower spring insulators from spring.
15.
Reverse procedure to install, compress spring to approximately 10.5 inches overall length prior to installation.