Ford 9L8Z-18124-BR Shock Absorber Assembly

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To test the operation of the strut during inspection, hold it in an upright position and: Move the piston through a full stroke. Move the piston through short strokes of 2 to 4 inches. In both cases, the resistance felt should be smooth and continuous. Jerky or uneven resistance, or visible wear or damage, indicates the need for replacement.

Raise the jack slightly to take the spring pressure off the shock absorber lower mount.

To remove the strut assembly, follow these steps: Support the strut and spring assembly with one hand. Remove the four struts to body nuts. Remove the assembly from the fender well.

To disassemble the strut assembly, follow these steps: Clean the strut from external dirt. Mount the strut in a vise. Install coil spring compressor tools, ensuring they are fully engaged. Compress the spring until all tension is relieved from the upper mount. Hold the strut piston rod with an Allen key and unscrew the thrust bearing retaining nut with a box-end wrench. Withdraw the top mounting, thrust bearing, upper spring seat, spring, boot, and bump stop.

Nuts, upper retainer, bushing, and lower retainer.

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.