Mercury 9L8Z-18124-AL Shock Absorber Assembly - Front

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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.

Follow the reverse of the removal procedure.

Reconnect the following components: Brake hose bracket to the strut. Speed sensor wiring harness bracket (if equipped with ABS). Stabilizer bar link to the strut bracket.

If a new spring is to be installed, the original spring must be carefully released from the compressor.

When inspecting the strut assembly, check for the following: Strut body for leaking fluid, dents, cracks, or other damage. Coil spring for chips or cracks in the spring coating. Spring seat for cuts, hardness, and general deterioration. If any of these undesirable conditions exist, further inspection or replacement may be necessary.

Tighten the mounting fasteners to the torque.