Fusion FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
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-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.
All vehicles
2. Remove the parking brake cable bracket bolt and position the parking brake cable aside.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
3. Remove the wheel spindle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Spindle See: Spindle/Service and Repair.
4. If equipped, detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the trailing arm.
5. Using a suitable jack, support the trailing arm.
6. WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt.
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To install, tighten the new bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
7. 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.
8. Carefully lower the trailing arm and remove the jack.
9. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
