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. 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 spring seat.
   5. Remove the spring.
   6. Remove the bump stop.
   7. Remove the boot.

1. 

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