Lincoln BT4Z-18124-E Shock Absorber Assembly

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Carefully hold the shock absorber piston rod with a wrench and unscrew the nut, avoiding the use of an impact wrench.

From inside the rear cargo area, remove the interior quarter trim panel.

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.

Scrutinize suspension arm bushings for deterioration.

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.

While an assistant turns the steering wheel, check for free movement, chafing, and binding in the steering components.

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.