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Removal And Installation: Spring: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the brake hose bracket-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

    3. Vehicles with drum brakes 

  3. Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.

    4. Vehicles with disc brakes 

    CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  4. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
    • Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.

    5. All vehicles 

  5. Support the wheel knuckle and remove the upper ball joint nut.
  6. Remove the lower shock absorber nut, washer and bolt.
  7. Remove the upper arm inner bolt and remove the upper arm.
    • Loosen the lower arm inner bolt.
    8. NOTE: Note the position of the coil spring insulator and coil spring for installation.
  8. Carefully lower the wheel knuckle support.
  9. Remove the coil spring.
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