Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Fiesta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the left-hand side.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the left-hand side.
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- 1.
Remove the nuts and position aside the remote brake fluid reservoir.Torque
: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
- 2.
Remove the bolt and position aside the cowl vent panel.Torque
: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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- 4.
Remove the wheel and tire. REFER to: Wheel and Tire
- 5.
- Detach the retainer and disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the strut and spring assembly bracket.
- Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut and detach the link from the strut.
Torque
: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- 6.
Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt and disconnect the hose from the strut and spring assembly.Torque
: 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)
- 7.
Remove the wheel knuckle-to-strut nuts, bolts and the strut and spring assembly.Torque
Stage 1:60 lb.ft (82 Nm)
Stage 2:90°