OEM 2000 Mercury Cougar Shock Absorber

2000 Mercury Cougar Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Shock Absorber in the Rear Suspension on 2000 Mercury Cougar?

  A: Begin service of the rear suspension strut by first loosening wheel nuts then lift the vehicle with support before wheel removal. The procedure to service rear drum brake systems includes clamping the brake hose followed by disconnecting the brake tube union while removing the retaining clip before detaching the brake hose. Vehicle owners with rear disc brakes must detach the brake hose followed by disconnecting the anti-lock brake system (ABS) wiring loom and brake pad wear sensor wiring loom if their vehicle is equipped with them. Afterwards they should disconnect the brake pad wear sensor electrical connector and detach the ABS sensor and wiring loom. Follow these steps to disconnect the stabilizer bar link and bushing from the front arm and then proceed to remove the rear arm along with the tie-bar and front arm from the wheel spindle before removing the wheel spindle to strut and spring assembly pinch bolt. To remove the wheel spindle to strut and spring assembly pinch bolt workers must clamp and stabilize the wheel spindle to stop damage to the parking brake cable and brake hose before disconnecting from the strut and spring assembly. The jack should raise the strut and spring assembly so you can unfasten it from the crossmember before you complete its removal. Position the strut and spring assembly onto the crossmember, then lower the jack before you install the wheel spindle to the strut and spring assembly while applying security bolts. The last tightening of rear suspension components should occur only when vehicle weight rests on the wheels. Fitting begins with implementing the tie-bar beside the front arm and rear arm to their suitable attachment points on the wheel spindle. The installation process for vehicles with rear disc brakes requires the brake hose together with the ABS wiring loom followed by the ABS sensor mounting along with its clip installation. Rear drum brake vehicles require users to install the brake tube before putting on the retaining clip and connecting the brake tube union and then removing the brake hose clamp before performing brake system bleeding. Finally, reinstall the wheel.