How to service and repair the shock absorber and spring assembly on 2003 Ford Explorer?

Proceed with servicing and repairing the shock absorber and spring assembly by extracting it from the motor vehicle initially. A suitable spring compressor allows you to compress the spring for complete release of shock absorber tension. Proceed with disassembly according to the listed illustration and table sequence. Disassemble the parts in the opposite sequence during the reassembly process. You should grip the flats of the washer when you remove the shock absorber-to-upper mount nut.

OEM 2003 Ford Explorer Shock Absorber

Suspension Shock Absorber

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2003 Ford Explorer Shock Part Number: 3L2Z-18124-CA
$56.44 MSRP: $78.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 8.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.8 x 4.6 x 27.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 3L2Z-18124-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2003 Ford Explorer Shock Absorber Part Number: 5L2Z-18125-CA
$88.39 MSRP: $140.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Shock
- Replaces: 1L2Z-18125-EB, 3L2Z-18125-CA, 1L2Z-18125-BA, AA-558, 4L2Z-18125-BA, 4L2Z-18125-CA, 5L2Z-18125-BA, ASH-163, ASH-227, ASH-790
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 7.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 28.0 x 4.7 x 4.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 5L2Z-18125-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2003 Ford Explorer Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-PAA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut
- Position: Front
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 10.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 25.8 x 5.6 x 5.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 3U2Z-18124-PAA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

2003 Ford Explorer Shock Absorber

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2003 Ford Explorer Shock Absorber Parts Q&A

Q: How to service and repair the shock absorber and spring assembly on 2003 Ford Explorer?
A: Proceed with servicing and repairing the shock absorber and spring assembly by extracting it from the motor vehicle initially. A suitable spring compressor allows you to compress the spring for complete release of shock absorber tension. Proceed with disassembly according to the listed illustration and table sequence. Disassemble the parts in the opposite sequence during the reassembly process. You should grip the flats of the washer when you remove the shock absorber-to-upper mount nut.