Ford 8L1Z-18124-DE Kit - Shock Absorber

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Some steps and precautions include turning off the air suspension system, raising the vehicle securely on jackstands, and removing the wheels as needed for access.

Remove the rear wheels.

You should first loosen the front wheel lug nuts, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. After applying the parking brake, remove the wheels. To remove the upper shock mounting nut, use an open-end wrench to hold the shock from turning while removing the nut.

Position a jack under the steering knuckle, remove the nuts securing the top of the assembly, and lower the jack. Remove the lower control arm-to-spring bolt and nut, then remove the assembly.

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

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.

Turn off the air suspension system.

Repeat the same check at each of the three remaining corners of the vehicle.