Ford E7TZ-18125-F Shock Absorber Assembly

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Start by blocking the front wheels and raising the rear of the vehicle. Securely support it on jack stands and use a floor jack near the shock absorber to support the axle. Remove the lower attaching nut and pull the shock absorber free from the mounting bracket. Then, remove the securing nut from the upper mounting stud and withdraw the shock absorber from the vehicle.

To inspect the shock absorber, remove it and examine it for signs of damage to the body, distorted piston rod, loose mounting, or hydraulic fluid leakage. If any of these signs are evident, a new unit should be installed. Inspect the upper frame mounted shock insulators on coil spring models for signs of wear and replace if necessary.

To inspect the shock absorber, remove it and examine it for signs of damage to the body, distorted piston rod, loose mounting, or hydraulic fluid leakage. If any of these signs are evident, a new unit should be installed. Inspect the upper frame mounted shock insulators on coil spring models for signs of wear and replace if necessary.

Tighten the lower attaching bolts to 40-63 ft. lbs., and the upper attaching bolts to 25-35 ft. lbs.

Hold it upright and extend it fully. Invert it and fully compress and extend it at least 3 times to bleed trapped air.

Raise the vehicle and position jack stands under the axle or wheel, in order to take the load off of the shock absorber.

To install the rear shock absorber, simply reverse the removal process.