Ford E7XZ-18125-B Shock Absorber Kit

Start by blocking the rear wheels and applying the parking brake. Loosen the front wheel lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle, supporting it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. On coil spring models, remove the nut and washer from the top end of the shock absorber, and then remove the lower shock absorber mounting nut. If necessary, use a backup wrench on the hex provided on the lower part of the stud mount. On later leaf spring models, simply remove the upper shock mount bolt and nut. Remove the nut and bolt securing the bottom end of the shock absorber to the lower bracket or spacer plate. Remove the shock absorber and insulators.

The purpose of the shock absorber is to limit the motion of the spring during compression and rebound cycles.

Tighten the lower attaching bolts to 40-63 ft. lbs., and the upper attaching bolts to 25-35 ft. lbs.

Start by blocking the front wheels and raising the rear of the vehicle. Securely support it on jack stands and use a floor jack near the shock absorber to support the axle. Remove the lower attaching nut and pull the shock absorber free from the mounting bracket. Then, remove the securing nut from the upper mounting stud and withdraw the shock absorber from the vehicle.