Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Compressor, Coil Spring

204-167 (14-042)

Adaptors for 204-167

204-167-01 (14-042-01)

1. 

   WARNING:The spring is under extreme tension; care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
   Using the special tools, compress the spring.

2. 

   CAUTION:Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from rotating.
   Loosen the thrust bearing retaining nut.

3. 

   NOTE:When access to the strut or spring only is required, remove items two through five as a complete assembly.
   Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.
   1. Remove and discard the thrust bearing retaining nut.
   2. Remove the top mount.
   3. Remove the thrust bearing and spring seat assembly.
   4. Remove the boot.
   5. Remove the bump stop.
   6. Remove the spring.
   7. Remove the insulator pad.

1. 

   CAUTION:The ends of the spring must locate correctly in the spring seats.
   To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.