Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the left-hand side.

1. Remove the nuts and position aside the remote brake fluid reservoir.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Remove the strut and spring assembly upper mount nuts.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

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   • Detach the retainer and disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the strut and spring assembly bracket.
     
   • Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut and detach the link from the strut.
     Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt and disconnect the hose from the strut and spring assembly.
   Torque: 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)

1. Remove the wheel knuckle-to-strut nuts, bolts and the strut and spring assembly.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  60 lb.ft (82 Nm)
     Stage 2:  90°

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: Always install a new clip on the new strut due to different design.

   Install the clip and connect the wheel speed sensor harness.
   

1. Check and if necessary align the front end.
   Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).