Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Radius Arm: Service and Repair
Radius Arm
Tension Strut
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
3. Hold front suspension lower arm strut on flats with wrench. Remove front sub-frame retaining nut.
CAUTION: Do not hold front suspension lower arm strut or damage surface in area shown.
4. Mark position, or note number of visible threads at front suspension lower arm strut to rear sub-frame nut.
5. Back off front suspension lower arm strut to rear sub-frame nut.
6. Remove front suspension lower arm strut to lower front suspension lower arm retaining nut, washer and front suspension lower arm strut bushing.
7. Remove lower shock bolt and nut.
8. Remove brake hose support bracket to body retaining bolt.
9. Remove front brake anti-lock sensor attaching bolt and position front brake anti-lock sensor out of the way.
10. Pry front suspension lower arm rearward and remove front suspension lower arm strut.
