Ford 3U2Z-18124-AE Shock Absorber Assy - Front

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Remove the shock absorber's upper nut, washer, and bushing. Lift the vehicle and secure on jackstands. Detach the two bolts connecting the shock absorber to the lower control arm and remove it. Check the bushings and grommets for damage and replace if needed. Install a new, air-bled hydraulic shock absorber. Reinstall all bushings and grommets in their original order. Use a floor jack to lift the lower control arm if needed. If threads in the arm are damaged, use locknuts on the bolts. Tighten all fasteners to the required torque.

The initial steps are to loosen the front wheel lug nuts and raise the vehicle, supporting it securely on jackstands. Then, remove the wheel and the disc brake caliper, hanging it out of the way with wire.

On models with air suspension, turn off the air suspension switch and disconnect the height sensor connector link before allowing the rear suspension to hang past its normal point of full rebound. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. If the vehicle is a pre-1992 model with automatic leveling rear suspension and coil springs, allow the rear axle to hang free until the shock absorbers are finished venting through the compressor. Support the rear axle with a floor jack to prevent it from dropping when the shock absorber is disconnected. If removing an air-assisted shock absorber, detach the air line.

Worn or damaged components can lead to excessive tire wear, poor ride quality, reduced fuel economy, and compromised vehicle handling.