Ford 8L5Z-18125-AB Shock Absorber Assembly

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Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the front wheels.

If the upper shock absorber mounting nut is rusted tight, it will probably be necessary to hold the stem from turning with a pair of locking pliers.

Place a floor jack under the axle adjacent to the shock absorber being removed. Apply just enough pressure with the jack to take the load off the shock absorber.

If the vehicle continues to move up-and-down or if it fails to return to its original position, a worn or weak shock absorber is probably the reason.

The first step is to loosen the front wheel lug nuts on the side to be dismantled. Raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jack stands, block the rear wheels, and set the parking brake. Then, remove the front wheel.

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

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.