Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Ford Freestar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Suspension System
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
- Wheel and Tire - Front
- Wheel Bearing, Wheel Hub, Wheel Knuckle, And Lower Arm - Front
- Special Tool(s)
- Material
- Removal & Installation
- Item 1: Axle Shaft Nut Removal Note
- Item 3: Wheel Hub And Bearing Assembly Removal Note
- Item 10: Lower Arm (LH/RH) Removal Note
- Item 11: Wheel Stud Removal Note
- Item 11: Wheel Stud Installation Note
- Item 10: Lower Arm (LH/RH) Installation Note
- Item 3: Wheel Hub And Bearing Assembly Installation Note
- Item 1: Axle Shaft Nut Installation Note
- Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly - Front
- Stabilizer Bar and Link - Front
- Wheel and Tire - Rear
- Rear Suspension
- Notes
- Item 4: Wheel Stud Removal Note
- Item 10: Spring Removal Note
- Item 12: Trailing Arm Bolt Removal Note
- Item 19: Axle Assembly Removal Note
- Item 20: Trailing Arm Bushing Removal Note
- Item 20: Trailing Arm Bushing Installation Note
- Item 19: Axle Assembly Installation Note
- Item 10: Spring Installation Note
- Item 4: Wheel Stud Installation Note
- Disassembly And Assembly
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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