Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
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  Front Suspension  
 

Disassembly

  1. Remove the strut and spring assembly.

  

  1. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles when using a spring compressor.

Mount the assembly in a suitable holding fixture and use Strut Spring Compressor Master Set to compress the front coil spring.

  

  1. Remove the shock absorber piston rod nut and remove the front shock absorber upper mounting bracket.

  

  1. Remove the (A) bound stopper, (B) dust boot, (C) rubber spring seat, (D) spring, (E) upper spring seat, and (F) thrust bearing.

Assembly

  

  1. NOTE: New fasteners must be used when old fasteners are loosened and/or removed.

NOTE: Ensure that an alignment is performed any time the strut and spring assembly or the front shock absorber mounting bracket bolts are loosened.

NOTE: Be sure the spring is properly seated in the insulator.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.