Ford 3L5Z-18124-GA Shock Absorber Assembly

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To detach the lower end of the shock absorber, remove the two lower shock absorber mounting nuts.

Worn or damaged suspension and steering linkage components can result in excessive and abnormal tire wear, poor ride quality and vehicle handling, and reduced fuel economy.

Visually inspect the steering system components for damage and distortion. Look for leaks and damaged seals, boots, and fittings. 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 look for movement at the steering knuckle-to-axle arm ball joints. If there is any movement, the ball joint(s) must be replaced. Grasp each front tire at the front and rear edges, push in at the front, pull out at the rear, and feel for play in the steering linkage. If any free play is noted, check the steering gear mounts and the tie-rod ball joints for looseness. If the steering gear mounts are loose, tighten them. If the tie-rods are loose, the ball joints may be worn.

Remove the nut securing the top of the shock absorber to the upper mounting bracket on the frame (and the upper nut).

Installation is the reverse of the removal steps. Make sure to tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

The common test for shock damping is to bounce the corners of the vehicle several times and observe whether the vehicle stops bouncing once you let go of it. A slight rebound and settling indicate good damping, but if the vehicle continues to bounce several times, the shock absorbers must be replaced.

Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to tighten the upper and lower shock mounting nuts to the specified torque.