OEM 2006 Ford Freestyle Shock Absorber

2006 Ford Freestyle Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service the shock absorber and spring assembly on a 2WD on 2006 Ford Freestyle?

  A: A proper shock absorber and spring service requires measuring the hub center to fender lip distance when the vehicle sits level on the ground. First remove the interior trim to reach the upper shock absorber nut before throwing away this nut. First disconnect the wheel and tire assembly before the vehicle needs support through the use of proper jack stands under the front section. Support the brake caliper during removal instead of letting it hang from the flexible hose and remove the guide-pin bolts before placing it aside. Reinstall the caliper afterward by tightening its bolts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.). A hoist will elevate the vehicle to reach the suspension components while the transmission jack should be positioned below the wheel knuckle at the trailing arm attachment point until the toe-link becomes parallel to the ground. First remove the trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt before lowering the transmission jack and then take out the trailing arm-to-subframe bolt for disposal. First lift the jack underneath the shock absorber mount until it compresses the spring and shock absorber before removing the lower arm-to-knuckle bolt. The procedure is completed by loosening the shock absorber and spring assembly's lower nut and bolts. The transmission jack should be lowered while discarding its lower nut and bolt after which you should maintain hold on the assembly while guiding the lower arm downward to remove the shock absorber and spring. The spring should be taped to the upper rubber spring seat before you place the shock absorber assembly into position for installation while ensuring proper alignment with the upper mount. Before tightening the new lower bolt install it onto its designated position in the lower arm. First lower the vehicle partially before placing a floor jack underneath the lower arm to lift until the shock absorber top reaches the upper mount. A second person should help raise the vehicle until the shock absorber properly seats and then install and tighten a new shock absorber nut to 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.). Reinstall interior components as the floor jack leaves position before conducting second lift of the car. Place the transmission jack below the wheel knuckle to adjust the wheel hub at the proper curb height before tightening the subframe-to-lower arm bolt to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.) then install and torque the knuckle-to-lower arm bolt to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.). After aligning the trailing arm with the wheel knuckle place a loose bolt then increase height of transmission jack until trailing arm and subframe bushing become parallel. The installation begins by adding a new trailing arm-to-subframe bolt which requires torque until it reaches 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) before proceeding to fasten the trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.). Complete the procedure by lowering the vehicle to only partial height then fasten the brake caliper along with the guide pin bolts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).