OEM 2001 Ford Windstar Shock Absorber

2001 Ford Windstar Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Shock Absorber on 2001 Ford Windstar?

  A: Start your suspension strut service by first unlocking the steering wheel and then supporting the vehicle with appropriate elevators. The wheel and tire assembly needs removal before discarding the front stabilizer bar link retaining nut and the strut and spring retaining bolt. Prudent caution is needed to stop the halfshaft from moving away from the center because over-extending the tripod CV joint might cause internal damage that results in component failure. A tool should be used to push down and release the front wheel knuckle before supporting it to prevent axle movement. Lower the vehicle partially before discarding the retaining nuts which secure the three mounting brackets. A suitable spring compressing tool should be used first to reduce coil spring tension before a 10 mm six-point deep well socket combined with a crows-foot wrench loosens the strut shaft top retaining nut while preventing the strut shaft from rotating. Technicians should first remove the upper washer, strut mounting bracket, lower washer, spring seat, bearing assembly and then the coil spring along with its dust boot. Install the spring insulator first by checking for damage and then implementing proper installation order. Place the lower spring insulator and jounce bumper onto the mounting points before applying the coil spring together with dust boot using a spring compressing device. Install the spring seat alongside the bearing assembly; subsequently add the lower washer and cast bracket after placing the upper washer and finally tighten the new strut and spring assembly top shaft retaining nut. After extracting the spring compressing tool, you should position the strut and spring assembly inside the vehicle and fasten it there with new mounting bucket nuts. Position the vehicle at a partial height while you properly match the steering knuckle to the strut assembly before adding a new pin bolt. Place the stabilizer link between the new strut and spring assembly with an installed new nut before returning the wheel and tire to their position and letting the vehicle rest on the ground.