Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Overhaul
Strut and Spring Assembly
Strut And Spring Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly
1. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench on the nut.
Mount the strut and spring assembly in a suitable spring compressor.
2. Compress the coil spring enough to relieve the tension on the strut assembly.
3. Remove the strut piston rod-to-bushing nut.
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To assemble, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
4. Remove the strut.
5. Remove the lower coil spring insulator.
