Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Compressor, Coil Spring

204-167 (14-042)

Adapter for 204-167

205-318 (15-103)

1. 

   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 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. Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.
   1. Remove the thrust bearing retaining nut.
   2. Remove the top mount.
   3. Remove the thrust bearing.
   4. Remove the upper spring seat.
   5. Remove the strut.
   6. Remove the bump stop.
   7. Remove the boot.

1. 

   CAUTION:Make sure the top mount is correctly seated onto the thrust bearing before assembly.
   

   CAUTION:Make sure the spring ends butt correctly against the spring seats, color code at the bottom. make sure the bumps stop is installed with the flat surface uppermost.
   To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.