Ford 9M6Z-18124-AL Shock Absorber Assembly - Front

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How the retainers are positioned.

Signs of wear or issues in front suspension struts may include: Leaking fluid. Loss of damping capability. Sagging. Cracked coil springs.

Before removing the strut, the following components should be disconnected: Brake hose bracket from the strut. Speed sensor wiring harness from the strut (if equipped with ABS). Stabilizer bar link from the strut bracket. Brake jounce hose clip (on later models) to move the hose out of the way.

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.

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.

The initial steps include: Loosening the wheel lug nuts. Raising the vehicle securely on jackstands. Removing the wheel. These steps are necessary to create a safe working environment and provide access to the strut assembly.