Disassembly and Assembly

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Remove the strut and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY .

WARNING: 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

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a suitable coil spring compressor, compress the spring.

CAUTION: Use holding feature to prevent the strut rod from rotating while removing the nut.

Carefully remove and discard the strut rod nut.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Strut Rod Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the upper mount, spring upper seat and dust boot.
Remove the strut and jounce bumper.
Carefully remove the spring from the spring compressor.

CAUTION: Make sure the upper mount is correctly seated before assembly.

CAUTION: Make sure the spring ends butt correctly against the spring seats, color code at the bottom. Make sure the jounce bumper is installed with the flat surface facing up.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.