Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Compressor, Coil Spring

204-167 (14-042)

Adaptors for 204-167

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

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

2. 

   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 tool, compress the spring.

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

1. 

   CAUTION:Make sure the spring ends butt correctly against the spring seats.
   To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.