Ford 7L1Z-18124-DF Kit - Shock Absorber

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Remove the parking brake cable bracket bolt, upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt, and upper arm bushing nuts and bolts.

The potential consequences include excessive and abnormal tire wear, poor ride quality and vehicle handling, and reduced fuel economy.

To detach the upper end of the shock absorber from the frame bracket, you need to remove the upper nut, the retainer, and the bushing. A back-up wrench on the lower nut is necessary to prevent the shock from turning when you loosen the nut. Remove the retainer and bushing.

Turn off the air suspension system.

Turn off the air suspension system.

Yes, it is possible to replace shocks or springs individually. However, disassembling the unit will require the expertise of a qualified repair shop with the proper equipment, which can add considerable cost to the project. You should compare the cost of replacing the complete assemblies yourself to the cost of replacing individual components with the assistance of a shop.

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

Yes, there are procedures provided for lower control arms, upper control arms, toe link rods, trailing arms (on 2007 and later models), and stabilizer bars.