OEM 2001 Ford Windstar Coil Springs

2001 Ford Windstar Coil Springs Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair Coil Springs on 2001 Ford Windstar?

  A: A technician should use a hoist to lift the vehicle while placing jack stands at the underbody pads which are in front of the axle trailing arm bracket. Start by taking out the rear tire and wheel assembly while keeping the rear axle assembly secured through a jack stand to stop damage when taking away the shock absorber and retaining bolts. The shock absorber must be detached from the rear axle assembly though removing its bolt and nut before slowly extracting the spring from the vehicle while paying attention to loose spring insulators. Lift the axle to lower height while using the jack stand until the spring becomes free. The procedure for installation requires you to situate the lower rear spring insulator onto the rear axle assembly before firmly pressing it until the correct seating position is achieved. After upper rear spring insulator placement on top of the spring you must install the rear spring onto the rear axle assembly with correct positioning. Using a jack stand position the rear axle assembly. Then mount the shock absorber on the axle before fastening both bolt and nut. Connect the wheel and tire assembly followed by removal of the jack stand and regular lowering of the vehicle. Securing the suspension requires using replacement fasteners with original part numbers or equivalent parts according to specified torque values when reassembling.