Ford 7R3Z-18124-HA Kit - Shock Absorber

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To reassemble the strut assembly, the rubber bumper and dust cover should be installed. The coil spring should be placed onto the strut, ensuring correct positioning onto the lower spring seat. The upper bearing assembly should be installed, aligning the notch on the bearing assembly with the clevis on the bottom of the strut. The damper rod nut should be installed and tightened to the specified torque. Finally, the spring compressor tool can be removed, and the strut/spring assembly can be installed.

Remove the wheels and place a floor jack under the lower control arm.

Raising the axle so that the shock compresses to the reference mark simulates the position of the vehicle's suspension when it's sitting at normal ride height, ensuring proper shock absorber installation.

To inspect ball joints, clean the lower end of the steering knuckle. Have an assistant grasp the lower edge of the tire and move the wheel in and out while you observe the steering knuckle-to-control arm ball joint for any movement. If there is any movement, it indicates that the suspension ball joint(s) need to be replaced.