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204-02 Rear Suspension|Specifications > < Crossmember
Rear Suspension - Rear Strut and Spring Assembly Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Disassembly and Assembly

Special Tool(s)

Compressor, Coil Spring

204 - 167 (14 - 042)

Adaptors for 204 - 167

205 - 318 (15 - 103)

Disassembly

  1. Remove the strut and spring assembly.
    For additional information, refer to Strut and Spring Assembly in this section.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:As the spring is under extreme tension care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    Using the special tools, compress the spring.

  1. Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.
    1. Remove the strut top nut.
    1. Remove the retaining cup.
    1. Remove the top insulator.
    1. Remove the spring seat.
    1. Remove the spring.
    1. Remove the boot.
    1. Remove the bump stop.

Assembly

  1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

204-02 Rear Suspension|Specifications > < Crossmember