Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front
Upper Mount To Spring Alignment Mark Placement
Strut & Coil Spring Replacement
The upper shock mount cannot be rotated when the shock and spring are assembled. Mark position of upper mount to coil spring with chalk,
paint or grease pencil, prior to disassembly, Fig. 8. If upper mount is not properly positioned during assembly it will not install in vehicle. If
installing new coil spring or upper mount transfer reference marks from removed parts to new parts.
1.
Remove coil spring and shock strut assembly , Fig. 7, from vehicle as described under STRUT ASSEMBLY.
2.
Position shock assembly in Spring Compressor tool No. 086-00029 or equivalent.
3.
Compress spring and remove upper mount.
4.
Release spring compressor to remove coil spring.
5.
Position shock and coil assembly in Spring Compressor tool No. 086-00029 or equivalent and compress spring to install upper mount.
6.
Install upper mount aligning reference marks.
7.
Install nut and tighten to specification.
8.
Release spring compressor, ensuring coil spring is properly seated.
9.
Install coil spring and shock strut assembly from vehicle as described under STRUT ASSEMBLY.
10.
Tighten to specifications.
