1994 Ford Escort struts

Tiny
DWCWKW07
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
1994 Ford Escort 4 cyl

I need to know how you replace a strut on the fron passenger side
Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 4:56 AM

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Tiny
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Removal
Raise vehicle. Remove front wheel.
Remove brake hose-to-strut clip.
Remove 2 strut-to-knuckle bolts. Remove upper mounting block nuts.
Remove strut assembly.
Disassembly & Reassembly
Remove cap from top of strut tower.
Secure strut assembly mounting block in vise.
Turn piston rod nut one turn to loosen.
Install spring compressor on strut coil spring. Compress coil spring.
Remove piston rod nut, mounting block, thrust bearing, rubber spring seat, coil spring and rebound stopper.
To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure.


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