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214-02 Front Axle and Driveshafts > < Suspension Unit - Front - Renew (Suspension Unit Assembly Removed) (14 783 4)

Escort.Orion 1991 (08.1990-09.2001)

Suspension Unit Assembly - Front - Remove And Install (14 781 0)Escort/Orion 1991 (08/1990-09/2001)
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Removal and Installation
Special Tools

14‐039Spindle carrier lever
Remove
1. Slacken the wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and remove the front road wheel.

2. Detach the brake hose bracket (one nut).

3. Detach the connecting link from the suspension unit assembly (one nut).
Vehicles built up to 01/1995
4. Slacken the two suspension unit assembly top mount nuts.
Vehicles built 01/1995 onwards
5. Slacken the three suspension unit assembly top mount nuts.
All vehicles
6. Remove the suspension unit assembly from the spindle carrier.
1. Remove the pinch bolt.
2. Remove the suspension unit assembly.
Install

7. Refit the components in reverse order.
Vehicles built 01/1995 onwards
Vehicles built up to 01/1995
All vehicles

214-02 Front Axle and Driveshafts > < Suspension Unit - Front - Renew (Suspension Unit Assembly Removed) (14 783 4)