What Safety Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Shock Absorber in the Suspension Strut and Spring Assembly on 2005 Mercury Mariner?

It is essential to wear safety goggles during suspension strut and spring assembly servicing because spring compressors present the risk of personal injury. An impact wrench should never be applied to the nut. The first step requires installation of the strut and spring assembly into a spring compressor followed by coil spring compression until enough tension is released on the strut. You should remove the strut piston rod-to-bushing nut before moving onto the next step while you should tighten it to 76 ft. lbs (103 Nm) during reassembly. Before you remove the strut proceed to take off both coil spring insulators before extracting the coil spring then the strut upper insulator. Repeatedly check the bearing plate orientation since its arrow should always face in the outboard vehicle direction while reassembly takes place. The next step requires dissolution of the bearing along with the strut upper bushing and the dust boot and the bumper. The disassembly process should be reversed when completing this work.

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2005 Mercury Mariner Strut, Front Driver Side
Part Number: 8L8Z-18124-BL
$92.49 MSRP: $149.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 6L8Z-18124-BB, 8L8Z-18124-AL, AST-229, 9L8Z-18124-AL, AST-303, 6L8Z-18124-AC, AST-227, 6T2Z-18124-AB, 9M6Z-18124-AL, AST-877, AST-226, 9L8Z-18124-BL, AST-876, AST-878
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 14.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 32.2 x 7.5 x 7.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 8L8Z-18124-BL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Mercury Mariner Submodels:
- Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2005 Mercury Mariner Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 8L8Z-18125-B
$66.08 MSRP: $108.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Kit; Complete Strut Assembly.; Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 8L8Z-18125-A, 9L8Z-18125-C, AST-312, ASH-1182, AST-310, ASH-1181, CL8Z-18125-A, ASH-1183, 7L8Z-18125-A, ASH-24510, 8L8Z-18125-D, ASH-24512, ASH-24511, 8L8Z-18125-C, CL8Z-18125-B, 9L8Z-18125-B, AST-309, CL8Z-18125-C
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 5.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 31.1 x 3.4 x 3.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 8L8Z-18125-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Mercury Mariner Submodels:
- Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2005 Mercury Mariner Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 3L8Z-18125-BB
$44.76 MSRP: $60.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5L8Z-18125-DB, 3L8Z-18125-CB, ASH-361, ASH-246
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 5.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 36.0 x 3.1 x 3.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 3L8Z-18125-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Mercury Mariner Submodels:
- Base, Convenience | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2005 Mercury Mariner Strut, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 6L8Z-18124-BA
$87.82 MSRP: $147.44
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 8L8Z-18124-BR
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 14.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.6 x 32.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L8Z-18124-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Mercury Mariner Submodels:
- Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

2005 Mercury Mariner Shock Absorber

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2005 Mercury Mariner Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q: What Safety Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Shock Absorber in the Suspension Strut and Spring Assembly on 2005 Mercury Mariner?
A: It is essential to wear safety goggles during suspension strut and spring assembly servicing because spring compressors present the risk of personal injury. An impact wrench should never be applied to the nut. The first step requires installation of the strut and spring assembly into a spring compressor followed by coil spring compression until enough tension is released on the strut. You should remove the strut piston rod-to-bushing nut before moving onto the next step while you should tighten it to 76 ft. lbs (103 Nm) during reassembly. Before you remove the strut proceed to take off both coil spring insulators before extracting the coil spring then the strut upper insulator. Repeatedly check the bearing plate orientation since its arrow should always face in the outboard vehicle direction while reassembly takes place. The next step requires dissolution of the bearing along with the strut upper bushing and the dust boot and the bumper. The disassembly process should be reversed when completing this work.