Front Strut/Spring Assembly Disassembly/Assembly - Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual

204-01 -23 Front Suspension 204-01 -23
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Front Strut and Spring Assembly(l4 783 4)
Special Tool(s)
I
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-1 67 ( I 4-042)
Adaptors for 204-1 67
204-1 67-0 1 (1 4-042-0 1 )
Loosen the thrust bearing retaining nut.
3. N0TE:When access to the strut or spring
only is required, remove items two through
five as a complete assembly.
Disassembly
Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.
I. Remove the thrust bearing retaining nut.
AWARNING:T~~
spring is under extreme
2. Remove the top mount.
tension; care must be taken at all times.
3. Remove the thrust bearing and spring seat
Failure to follow this instruction may result
assembly.
(
,'
in personal injury. 4. Remove the boot.
Using the special tools, compress the spring.
5. Remove the bump stop.
6. Remove the spring.
2' &AUTION:U~~ an Allen key to prevent the
piston rod from rotating.
2006.0 Fiesta
1212006 G I 83766en