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Strut And Spring Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  2. Detach the brake hose from the support bracket and detach the stabilizer bar connecting link.
    Fig 1: Detaching Stabilizer Bar Connecting Link
    G03191181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the wheel knuckle bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Knuckle Bolt
    G03191182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Detach the wheel knuckle.
    1. Using a suitable lever, release the knuckle.
    2. Detach the wheel knuckle.
      • Support the halfshaft out of the way.
    Fig 3: Removing Wheel Knuckle
    G03191183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Support the strut and spring assembly to prevent damage.
    Fig 4: Removing Strut Tower Nuts
    G03191184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the strut tower nuts.
  6. Remove the strut and spring assembly.
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