Ford BR3Z-18124-N Shock Absorber Kit

Start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle on jackstands.

With the mounting fasteners in place, carefully raise the axle so that the mark on the shock lines up with the dust sleeve. Tighten the mounting fasteners to the torque specified in the vehicle's specifications.

To remove the coil spring from the strut assembly, a spring compressor should be installed on the spring, compressing it enough to relieve pressure from the upper bearing assembly. The compressed spring should then be carefully lifted from the assembly and set aside.

To check the shock absorbers, park the vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. Push down at one corner of the vehicle and release it while observing the movement of the body. It should stop moving and come to rest in a level position within one or two bounces. If the vehicle continues to move up and down or fails to return to its original position, this may indicate worn or weak shock absorbers.