Lincoln BT4Z-18124-C Shock Absorber Assembly - Front

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Replace the shock absorbers if they are faulty, as they cannot be serviced; however, the springs and related components can. Remove and install parts from both sides of an automobile to maintain equilibrium between the two sides. After removal, clean without scratching the spring protective coating. Use equipment for compressing coil springs and releasing the tension. Remove the nut holding the shock absorber piston rod plus unfix the upper mount, spring, boot, bump stop, and lower spring seat. Inspect shock for leakage, check piston rod for pitting, and examine shock body for damage. The test for smooth continuous resistance in the working operation of a shock should be replaced if it is worn out, damaged, or unevenly works. To re-assemble, place on top of shaft/damper part lower seat stopper rubber-dampener seal dust boot (if applicable)-rubber isolation mountPut them in sequence: lower spring seat/bumper overshoes/dust boots/springs/ upper mounts. Align the arrow according to the notch. Finally, detach the car's spring coil pressure and reinstall the assembly.

No, shock absorbers themselves cannot be serviced; they should be replaced if found faulty.

If the shock absorber was replaced on 2015 and later models, install the upper mounting bracket to the shock absorber and tighten the piston rod nut to the torque.

Replace the shock absorbers.

1. Loosen the wheel lug nuts. 2. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. 3. Remove the wheel. 4. Unbolt the brake hose bracket from the shock absorber. 5. Remove the wheel speed sensor and detach the wiring harness by removing the clamp bracket bolt. 6. On 2015 and later models, remove the stabilizer bar link nut and disconnect the link from the strut. 7. Support the control arm with a floor jack. 8. Unscrew the nuts securing the strut to the steering knuckle. 9. Tap the bolts out with a hammer. 10. Use the floor jack to lower the knuckle to allow room to remove the shock absorber/coil spring assembly, being careful not to overextend the inner CV joint.

Tighten the lower bolt and nut to the specified torque with the full weight of the vehicle on the ground, then tighten the upper mounting nuts to the specified torque.

Replace the shock absorbers.

In the engine compartment, mark the relationship of one of the mounting studs to the body, then remove the four upper mounting nuts.