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Strut and Spring Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    NOTE: Verify the steering wheel is in the unlocked position before removal.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  2. Remove the brake jounce hose clip.
  3. Pull the brake jounce hose downward slightly to remove the hose from the bracket and position the brake jounce hose aside.
  4. Remove the anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
    5. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
  5. Remove the upper stabilizer bar link nut.
  6. Remove the 2 strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts.
    7. NOTE: Reference mark the 4 strut upper bushing plate nuts.
  7. Remove the 4 strut upper bushing nuts.
    8. CAUTION: Do not allow the axle shaft to move outboard. Over-extension of the tripod CV joint can result in the separation of internal parts, causing failure of the axle shaft.
  8. Remove the strut and spring assembly.
  9. For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the strut and spring assembly, refer to Strut and Spring Assembly .
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