Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
1
Remove the metal sheet plate.
2
Remove the upper strut mount.
3
Remove the thrust bearing plate.
4
Remove the thrust bearing.
5
Remove the upper spring seat.
6
Remove the upper spring seat isolator.
7
Remove the spring.
8
Remove the dust boot.
9
Remove the rubber bump stopper.
10
Remove the lower spring seat.
5. NOTE: New fasteners must be used when old fasteners are loosened and/or removed.
NOTE: Make sure that an alignment procedure is carried out any time the strut and spring assembly or the front shock absorber mounting bracket
bolts are loosened.
NOTE: Be sure the spring is correctly seated in the insulator.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
