Ford 7M6Z-18125-AB Kit - Shock Absorber

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Access to the shock absorber upper mounting nut.

Reconnect the following components: Brake hose bracket to the strut. Speed sensor wiring harness bracket (if equipped with ABS). Stabilizer bar link to the strut bracket.

To disassemble the strut assembly, follow these steps: Clean the strut from external dirt. Mount the strut in a vise. Install coil spring compressor tools, ensuring they are fully engaged. Compress the spring until all tension is relieved from the upper mount. Hold the strut piston rod with an Allen key and unscrew the thrust bearing retaining nut with a box-end wrench. Withdraw the top mounting, thrust bearing, upper spring seat, spring, boot, and bump stop.

To separate the strut from the steering knuckle, follow these steps: Remove the strut to the knuckle nuts. Knock the bolts out with a hammer and punch. Be cautious not to overextend the inner CV joint. Ensure the steering knuckle doesn't fall outward and strain the brake hose.

During reassembly of the strut assembly, consider the following key points: Install the coil springs with the paint mark at the bottom. Ensure that the coil spring ends are correctly located in the upper and lower seats before releasing the compressor. Verify that the bearing is correctly installed on the piston rod seat. Tighten the thrust bearing retaining nut to the specified torque.

Loosen the wheel lug nuts.