Disassembly & Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, and 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Secure strut assembly mounting block in vise. Using a suitable spring compressor, compress coil spring. Remove piston rod nut. Remove metal sheet plate, upper strut mount, thrust bearing plate, thrust bearing, upper spring seat, upper spring seat isolator, spring, dust boot, rubber bump stopper and lower spring seat. See Fig 1 .
- To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Ensure spring is properly seated into insulator.