Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Disassembly and Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

DISASSEMBLY

  WARNING: Coil springs and strut assemblies are compressed under extreme load. Always use a spring compressor for disassembly. Follow procedure instructions carefully and make sure the spring compressor has the correct spring plates or adapters. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension) .
   

1. Compress the coil spring enough to relieve the tension on the strut assembly.
   Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
   Use the General Equipment: Vise

1. NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

   NOTE: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from rotating.

ASSEMBLY

1. NOTE: During assembly, apply the specified silicone brake grease to the strut rod and the top and sides of the outermost part of the dust boot.

   To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
   Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESA-M1C200-A) (ESE-M1C171-A)

1. NOTE: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from rotating.

   Only tighten the nut finger tight at this stage.
   Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
   Use the General Equipment: Vise

1. NOTE: Make sure that the spring is correctly located in the lower spring seat.

   NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.

1. NOTE: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from rotating.

   Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor
   Use the General Equipment: Vise
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension) .