OEM Mercury Marauder Shock Absorber

Mercury Marauder Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

• Shock Absorber
  7W3Z-18124-J
  Q: What are the important considerations when servicing rear shock absorbers on Mercury Marauder?

  A:

  All vehicles come with gas-pressured shock absorbers that will automatically extend during service thus applying heat or flame to the shock absorber tube must be avoided. Shock absorbers can be installed independently from one another when only one is required for replacement. Enable the vehicle's Air Suspension service switch to maintain control over unexpected air spring change while the vehicle is being hoisted or towed. Securely support the vehicle by applying it to an elevated height before disabling the air suspension service switch. The reaction requires a proper jack system to maintain the rear axle during maintenance. Disassemble the shock absorber by first removing its nut while discarding both the nut and washer. After unfastening the shock absorber with its bolt and nut you should remove those components and discard the bolts. The installation process requires following the opposite order of removal steps.
• Shock Absorber, Gray/Red, Rear
  8W7Z-18125-D
  Q: How should gas pressurized shock absorbers be serviced to ensure safety and proper performance on Mercury Marauder?

  A:

  Professional servicing of gas pressurized shock absorbers requires strict care due to the uncontrolled extension ability which threatens bodily harm. A spring compressor must be used for shock absorber and spring disassembly procedures because of the intense operational loads. The proper functioning of essential systems depends on suspension fasteners' performance because replacement parts need to match original numbers exactly and torque specifications from assembly must be notably followed for effective retention. The first step involves removing the shock absorber with spring assembly but you should avoid tightening the vise beyond necessary force to prevent shock absorber tube damage. Tag the upper mount as well as the spring and shock absorber for future reassembly orientation. Check the spring part number on the new spring against the part number written on the Vehicle Certification label to verify spring code accuracy. An appropriate spring compressor should compress the spring while you should hold the shock absorber rod to remove and discard the nut. The assembly of upper mount and dust boot should be removed from installation while you extract the spring by using the spring compressor. Additionally use the same marks on new shock absorbers and springs and upper mounts to align them to their original positions. Check the lower and upper spring seats for damage while examining the spring insulator for wear because replacing the upper mount may be required. Examine the spring for any signs of damage before installation because a new spring is required if any damage exists. The mechanic can install the shock absorber into the vise before adding the shock along with the spring compressor onto the strut. After proper alignment of the upper mount and dust boot against the disassembly marks you must install a new nut before eliminating the spring compressor to finish the installation of shock absorber and spring assembly.