Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
Front Strut / Shock Tower: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
Strut and Spring Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the strut and spring assembly.
2. WARNING: As the spring is under extreme tension care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
Using a suitable coil spring compressor, compress the spring.
3. CAUTION: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod rotating.
Loosen the thrust bearing nut.
4. Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.