How to Service and Repair a Shock Absorber in the Rear Suspension on Ford Contour?

To fix the rear suspension strut loosen the wheel nuts, lift up the vehicle and take the wheel out. In two stages remove components depending on the type of brakes, then attach the strut and spring assembly. Install in the same direction and reinstall in the same order, making sure all connections are firm, and then bleed the brake system and then replace the wheel.

How to Safely Service and Repair a Shock Absorber in the Rear Suspension on Ford Contour?

To service the rear suspension strut, take off strut and spring assembly with great care since the spring is in tension. Before disassembly, use a coil spring compressor. Take off top mount nut including cup, top mount, spring seat, spring, boot and bump stop. Put it back together by acting in reverse.

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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: XW7Z-18124-BA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH , with 2.5L except SE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut, Front Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-AB
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Shock Absorber Assembly - Front
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH (replacing XS2Z,18124,BA) , except SVT
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | Base, GL, LX, SE, SVT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: XS2Z-18124-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH , with 2.0L
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | Base, GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: F8RZ-18125-HA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH, SVT
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | SVT | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: F8RZ-18125-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | Base, GL, LX, SE, SVT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: 3U2Z18125ZA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock; Shock Absorber Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | Base, GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut, Front Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-JA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Shock Absorber Assembly - Front
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH (replacing F8RZ-18124-FA), SVT & SE
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | SVT | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: XS2Z-18125-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH , without Sport Edition
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | Base, GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

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Strut
F8RZ-18125-AA
Q: How to Service and Repair a Shock Absorber in the Rear Suspension on Ford Contour?
A: To fix the rear suspension strut loosen the wheel nuts, lift up the vehicle and take the wheel out. In two stages remove components depending on the type of brakes, then attach the strut and spring assembly. Install in the same direction and reinstall in the same order, making sure all connections are firm, and then bleed the brake system and then replace the wheel.
Strut
F8RZ-18125-HA
Q: How to Safely Service and Repair a Shock Absorber in the Rear Suspension on Ford Contour?
A: To service the rear suspension strut, take off strut and spring assembly with great care since the spring is in tension. Before disassembly, use a coil spring compressor. Take off top mount nut including cup, top mount, spring seat, spring, boot and bump stop. Put it back together by acting in reverse.