Ford 6R3Z-18125-EA Kit - Shock Absorber

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To check the shock absorbers, park the vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Push down at one corner of the vehicle and release it while observing the movement of the body. It should stop moving and come to rest in a level position within one or two bounces. If the vehicle continues to move up and down or fails to return to its original position, this may indicate worn or weak shock absorbers.

Inspect the strut body for damage and the coil spring and spring seat for any issues.

The upper retaining nut for the shock absorber is located inside the trunk. Pull back the carpet to access the nut. To remove it, hold the shock's piston rod with a wrench to prevent it from moving while loosening the nut.

To remove the coil spring from the strut assembly, a spring compressor should be installed on the spring, compressing it enough to relieve pressure from the upper bearing assembly. The compressed spring should then be carefully lifted from the assembly and set aside.