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8. Remove the rubber
isolators from the top and bottom and place them on the new springs (for
the tops, I used zip-ties to keep them in place). Remember which way the
pigtails are facing!!!! It will help if you spray some WD40 on the new
spring to get the bottom isolator on (snake like sheath). Worked for me.
9. Now, place spring in a-arm (shouldn�t be too bad since the spring
is shorter than the stocker). Have a friend hold the strut as you jack
the suspension back up. Use one hand (while friend is holding strut) to
jack the jack, and the other to guide the sway bar end into the sway
bar. Carefully line up the holes of the strut to the tower (you may have
to wrestle with the liner again�.I found if you pull down on the strut
to compress it, it helps). Once you got them lined up, jack it up and
bolt in the strut. Don�t worry about the stock strut (C&C) plates,
on the newer stangs, they should be riveted in, but since you will be in
need of an alignment, I wouldn�t worry about them moving. The
alignment shop is gonna move them for you.
Bolt the strut back up at the top (15mm : 30 ft-lbs).
10. Re-install the sway bar bushing and
bolt (15mm : 14 ft-lbs), then re-install
the tie rod end to the tie rod (19mm : 41 ft-lbs).
(don�t forget the cotter pin!)
11. Take the utility knife, and scrape very carefully along the edge of
the rotor where the caliper goes. Remove any rust and metal burrs that
would scrape the pads. Reinstall the calipers (you may need to press the
pads into the calipers to get it to sit right). Once you get it started
on the rotor, the rest is easy. Then, line up the caliper bolts on the
rear, and bolt �em in (15mm : 85 ft-lbs).
It helps if you are lying on your back from this one.
12. Bolt the brake hose retainer bolt back into place. (10mm)
13. Recheck to make sure everything is tight and secure. Stand up,
stretch, drink a beer (better make that a couple).
And go do the same to the other side!
My Dad and I performed this task in 4
hours�learning as we went. If my pictures aren�t helpful
enough�look in the Haynes manual�they have great pictures, but I
think mine will get you through the hard parts. If you have any
questions, e-mail me at [email protected].
It took me about 4 hours as well. [email protected].
You will need to wait 2-3 days for the springs to settle, then go get an
alignment. Trust me....you'll need one.
Good luck!!!!
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