Ford Ecosport: Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Strut and Spring Assembly

Removal

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

1. Remove the cowl panel grille.
   Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Detach the brake tube retainer, remove the reatiners and the cowl panel grille.
   Torque:
      1.:   27 lb.in (3 Nm)
      2.:   44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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

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

1. NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts or damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots may occur.

   NOTICE: Do not hold the stabilizer bar link boot with any tool or damage to the boot may occur.

   NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

   NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

   1. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut and detach the link from the strut.
      Torque: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)
   2. Detach the retainer and disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the strut and spring assembly bracket.
      

1. Remove the bolt and position aside the brake hose.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

   1. Remove and discard the 2 front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
        Stage 2:  90°
   2. Remove the front strut and spring assembly.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the strut and spring assembly.
   Refer to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Disassembly and Assembly).