Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Shock Absorber; Strut; Shock
Fits the following Ford Models:
Expedition | 2018-2021 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
Q: How to service and repair the front shock absorber on Ford Mustang?
A: Service and repair operations for the front shock absorber start with hoisting the vehicle followed by wheel and tire removal. First, remove the front brake disc and detach the bolt which maintains the ABS sensor position through a sequence of releasing the ABS sensor wire from its bracket and nut before remove the wire bracket. Use a jack stand to stabilize the front suspension lower arm before taking out the shock absorber from the spindle by discarding its nuts and bolts. Lower the front suspension lower arm while removing the jack stand yet maintain watch over the front brake disc shield to avoid damage from the vehicle weight. Drop the vehicle to reach the upper mount nuts and bolt then discard the shock absorber alongside its nuts and extract the hardware from the vehicle. Set the shock absorber inside the vise for removal of the nut and front shock absorber mounting bracket and sleeve and bushing. To installment the reverse the procedures of removal while maintaining all specified torque values and using identical parts bearing the correct part numbers to protect the suspension system's integrity.
Q: How to service and repair a shock absorber on Ford Focus?
A: The first step in servicing or repairing the shock absorber requires you to detach the load space trim panel before setting it aside. A suitable spanner will lock the piston rod in place before technicians uninstall the upper mounting retaining nut of the shock absorber. After supporting the vehicle at height you need to take off the shock absorber. Complete all retention bolt and retaining nut tightening when the car stands on its road wheels. First tighten the lower retaining bolt only to a partial degree before you install the shock absorber then guide the piston rod through the locating hole. You should lower the vehicle and use a suitable spanner on the piston rod to stop rotation when you install the upper mounting retaining nut. Before completing work return the load space trim panel and perform bolt tightening for the lower retaining bolt.
Q: How to service and repair the front shock absorber and spring assembly on Ford Explorer?
A: The first step to work on front shock absorber and spring assembly requires wheel and tire assembly removal. Then remove the nuts followed by the nut securing the stabilizer bar link which you should also discard. Detach the assembly of spring and shock absorber by removing both the bolt as well as flag nut before discarding the flag nut. A correct spring compressor enables you to compress the spring until the shock absorber becomes free from tension. Secure the flats of the washer before unscrewing the nut to separate the shock absorber while discarding this nut. You should remove the washer and bushing along with the upper mount and then eliminate the insulator and dust shield. The conclusion of this installation requires you to follow the steps of removal in reverse order.