Ford 6L1Z-18124-CD Shock Absorber Assembly

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Block the front wheels.

Clean the lower end of the steering knuckle and have an assistant grasp the lower edge of the tire, moving the wheel in-and-out while you look for any movement at the steering knuckle-to-control arm balljoint. If there is any movement, the suspension balljoint(s) must be replaced.

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.

Yes, there are procedures provided for lower control arms, upper control arms, toe link rods, trailing arms (on 2007 and later models), and stabilizer bars.