Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
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  Front Suspension  
 

Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

  

  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
1 Remove the lug nuts.
2 Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

  

  1. Remove the brake hose clip.

  

  1. On ABS equipped vehicles, remove the anti-lock brake sensor wire bracket bolt.

  

  1. Remove the strut and spring assembly bolts from the front wheel knuckle.

  

  1. Remove the upper mounting bracket nuts and remove the strut and spring assembly.

Installation

NOTE: Ensure that an alignment is performed anytime the strut and spring assembly is removed or the front shock absorber mounting bracket bolts are loosened.

  
  
  
  

  1. NOTE: New fasteners must be used when old fasteners are loosened and/or removed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.