Ford 7L7Z-5310-J Spring - Front

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Take out the lower control arm with the coil spring. Take out the top insulator from the coil spring and replace it if there are any signs of cracks or wear. Put it on top of the coil spring, its top end is flat. Put the top in the spring pocket and the bottom in the lower control arm. The seal in the spring has two drain holes in it that go into the lower control arm. When the bottom end is correctly installed, it will cover up one hole and hide about half of the second opening here. Install lower control arm as well as coil spring.

Turn off the air suspension system.

The coil spring should be removed along with the lower control arm.

Yes, it is possible to replace shocks or springs individually. However, disassembling the unit will require the expertise of a qualified repair shop with the proper equipment, which can add considerable cost to the project. You should compare the cost of replacing the complete assemblies yourself to the cost of replacing individual components with the assistance of a shop.

Yes, there are step-by-step instructions provided for the removal and installation of these components.

You should first loosen the front wheel lug nuts, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. After applying the parking brake, remove the wheels. To remove the upper shock mounting nut, use an open-end wrench to hold the shock from turning while removing the nut.