Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Ford Transit-350 HD, 2024 Ford Transit-350, 2024 Ford Transit-250, and 2024 Ford Transit-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Both Sides
- Remove the wheel knuckle. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle .
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NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut and position the stabilizer bar link aside.
Torque: 103 Nm
- Remove the nut and position the brake wiring support bracket aside.
Torque: 30 Nm
- Remove the instrument panel console. Refer to: INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE
Driver Side
- Release the clips and remove the LH side access panel.
Vehicles without cupholder
- Remove the transmission selector lever bezel.
- Remove the screws and the lower LH instrument panel close out panel. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
Vehicles with cupholder
- Position aside the selector lever bezel.
- Lift the back of the selector lever bezel and release the tabs.
- Lift the front of the selector lever bezel and release the tabs.
- Remove the trim panel.
- Remove the cup holder.
- Remove the screw, release the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the instrument panel console.NOTE: The foldable cupholder is available as spare part and can be replaced separately, removal of floor console and trim panel is not necessary during the repair.
- Remove the bolts and the lower front trim panel.
All vehicles
- Remove the LH cup holder.
- Release the clip and remove the LH side access panel.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Release the 6 clips and position aside the LH instrument panel finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the 4 screws and the lower LH instrument panel close out panel.
- Position aside the LH strut tower sound insulator.
- With the help of an assistant, remove the driver side front upper strut and spring assembly nuts and remove the strut and spring assembly.
Torque: 63 Nm
Passenger Side
- Release the 8 clips and remove the LH cup holder.Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Press the stop tabs downward and fully lower the glove compartment.
- Remove the screws.
- Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel finish panel..
- Remove the clips, pins and remove the glove compartment assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Position aside the RH strut tower sound insulator.
- With the help of an assistant, remove the passenger side front upper strut and spring assembly nuts and remove the strut and spring assembly.
Torque: 63 Nm