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Disassembly and Assembly

  1. Remove the strut and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY .
    2. WARNING: As the spring is under extreme tension care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 1: Compressing Spring Using Suitable Coil Spring Compressor
    G03949779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a suitable coil spring compressor, compress the spring.
    3. CAUTION: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from rotating.
    Fig 2: Loosening Thrust Bearing Nut
    G03949780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the thrust bearing nut.
  4. Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.
    1. Remove the thrust bearing nut.
    2. Remove the top mount.
    3. Remove the thrust bearing.
    4. Remove the strut.
    5. Remove the bump stop.
    6. Remove the boot.
    Fig 3: Disassembling Strut And Spring Assembly
    G03949781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Make sure the top mount is correctly seated onto the thrust bearing before assembly.
    CAUTION: Make sure the spring ends butt correctly against the spring seats, color code at the bottom. Make sure the bump stop is installed with the flat surface facing up.
    Fig 4: Assembling Strut And Spring Assembly
    G03949782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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