Coil Spring & Strut Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, and 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove brake hose-to-strut clip. Remove brake hose from bracket. Remove ABS brake sensor clip from strut bracket (if equipped). See Fig 1 . Remove upper stabilizer bar link nut, and position aside. See Fig 2 . Remove strut-to-knuckle bolts. See Fig 3 . Remove upper mounting bracket nuts. See Fig 4 . Remove spring and strut assembly.