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Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Front Suspension - Strut and Spring Assembly—Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
Removal and Installation

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
2B223
Brake jounce hose clip
2
2078
Brake jounce hose (LH/RH)
3
3C293
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor harness bolt
4
W708990
Upper stabilizer bar link nut
5
W707629
Strut-to-knuckle nuts (2 required)
6
W707788
Strut-to-knuckle bolts (2 required)
7
W701267
Strut upper bushing nuts (4 required)
8
18K001
Strut and spring assembly

Removal

NOTE:
NOTE:LH side is shown, RH side is similar.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Verify the steering wheel is in the unlocked position before removal.
    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. Remove the brake jounce hose clip.
  1. Pull the brake jounce hose downward slightly to remove the hose from the bracket and position the brake jounce hose aside.
  1. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Use the hex holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
    Remove the upper stabilizer bar link nut.
  1. Remove the 2 strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Reference mark the 4 strut upper bushing plate nuts.
    Remove the 4 strut upper bushing nuts.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not allow the axle shaft to move outboard. Over-extension of the tripod CV joint can result in the separation of internal parts, causing failure of the axle shaft.
    Remove the strut and spring assembly.
  1. For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the strut and spring assembly, refer to Strut and Spring Assembly in this section.

Installation

  1. Position the strut and spring assembly upper mounting plate into the inner fender.
  1. Align the 4 strut upper bushing nuts to the reference marks.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  1. Install the 2 strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  1. Install the upper stabilizer bar link nut.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  1. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  1. Position the brake jounce hose to the bracket and install the brake jounce hose clip.
  1. Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204-00 Suspension System - General Information.

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