OEM 2005 Ford Thunderbird Coil Springs

2005 Ford Thunderbird Coil Springs Parts Q&A

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken When Removing or Servicing Front Coil Springs and Shock Absorber Assembly to Avoid Personal Injury on 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

  A: Personal injury can occur while working on gas-pressurized rear shock absorbers because their operation is both at maximum load conditions and automatic extension. Therefore avoid using heat or flame during service. A spring compressor tool is necessary when destroying the shock absorber and spring assembly for safety reasons. Suspension fasteners provide essential functions to critical components so replacement requires using a new part with the same part number to prevent using inferior or alternative designs. Proper retention depends on exact torque value compliance during reassembly. Start by removing the shock absorber and spring assembly and avoid enforcing the vise too tightly to protect the shock absorber tube from damage. The assembly needs to be placed inside a suitable holding mechanism with reference marks assigned to upper mount and spring and shock absorber. The correct spring code needs verification against the vehicle certification (VC) label when installing a new spring. A suitable spring compressor should depress the spring until the shock absorber releases tension then users should remove the nut after holding the shock absorber rod while securing the nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) torque. Take apart the upper mount with its dust boot while carefully pulling out the spring along with the spring compressor and proceed with the opposite order for reassembly.