Ford 7L1Z-18124-CM Kit - Shock Absorber

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It indicates that a worn or weak shock absorber is probably the reason for the abnormal movement.

Remove the rear wheels.

Working from underneath the vehicle, remove the two nuts (2WD models) or bolt and nut (4WD models) that attach the lower end of the shock absorber to the lower control arm, and then pull the shock out from below.

Clean the brake assembly, then remove various components such as the secondary brake shoe retracting spring, primary shoe retracing spring, brake shoe adjusting lever, cable, guide plate, and parking brake link and spring.

Unscrew the nut with a ratchet placed between the frame rail and bed on a truck.

Additional steps include loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, removing the wheels, detaching various components like the tie-rod end, upper ball joint, and fasteners attaching the lower end of the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Finally, remove the shock absorber/coil spring assembly for inspection and replacement as needed. Installation follows the reverse of the removal process, ensuring proper tightening of fasteners and lug nuts.

Park the vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Check the tire pressures. Push down at one corner of the vehicle and release it while noting the movement of the body. It should stop moving and come to rest in a level position within one or two bounces.