Ford 8S4Z-18125-A Shock Absorber Assembly

Inspect for fluid leakage.

10. Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure, tightening the mounting bolts to their specified torque. Note: The supporting jack under the lower suspension arm/coil spring can be raised or lowered to install the shock absorber if required. Note: The final tightening of the mounting bolts must be carried out with the vehicle weight on the wheels, or you can raise the rear suspension with the jack to simulate normal ride height before tightening the fasteners to the torque.

If the front suspension struts exhibit signs of wear (such as leaking fluid, loss of damping capability, sagging, or cracked coil springs), they should be disassembled and overhauled as necessary. The struts themselves cannot be serviced and should be replaced if faulty; however, the springs and related components can be replaced individually. To maintain balanced characteristics on both sides of the vehicle, the components on both sides should be replaced at the same time.