Ford DR3Z-18125-A Shock Absorber Assembly

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The upper retaining nut for the shock absorber is located inside the trunk. Pull back the carpet to access the nut. To remove it, hold the shock's piston rod with a wrench to prevent it from moving while loosening the nut.

To check the shock absorbers, park the vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Push down at one corner of the vehicle and release it while observing the movement of the body. It should stop moving and come to rest in a level position within one or two bounces. If the vehicle continues to move up and down or fails to return to its original position, this may indicate worn or weak shock absorbers.

Lower the control arm slightly and remove the upper mount-to-body fasteners.

Signs of wear that indicate the need for strut or coil spring replacement include leaking fluid, loss of damping capability, and cracked coil springs.