OEM 2003 Lincoln Town Car Shock Absorber

2003 Lincoln Town Car Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How should the shock absorber and spring assembly be handled to ensure safety and proper reassembly on 2003 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: You need to exercise caution when dealing with shock absorber and spring assembly because its gas pressurized shock absorbers have the potential to extend automatically bringing the risk of harm to your person. Operating with a spring compressor provides essential protection when working on the shock absorber with spring assembly due to its high operating pressure. The performance of vital systems depends on suspension fasteners; therefore these components require parts with matching part numbers and proper torque values during reinstallation. Begin the process by taking out the shock absorber and spring assembly while avoiding excessive tightening of the vise so the shock absorber tube stays unharmed. A suitable holding device should accept the assembly for positioning while you make reference marks on the upper mount and shock absorber and spring. Check the part number of a new spring against the vehicle certification label for correct identification of the spring code. An appropriate spring compressor enables compression of the spring while you keep holding the shock absorber rod until both the discarding nut's removal. The complete assembly consisting of the upper mount together with dust boot should be removed gently while extracting the spring and spring compressor. When assembling the spring seats you must check for damage and examine the spring insulator for wear which might require upper mount replacement. Before installing a new spring check that the part number matches what is shown on the VC label. Examine the spring for any signs of damage to its paint surface because any such defects might require a spring replacement. Insert the shock absorber into the vise before topping it with the shock and spring compressor that will be mounted onto the strut. After lining up the upper mount along with the dust boot to the initial disassembly marks, you should install a fresh nut and eliminate the spring compressor before integrating the shock absorber with its spring assembly.