Ford F23Z-18125-A Shock Absorber Assembly

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Check the steering gear mounts and tie-rod ends for looseness.

To remove the front wheel, start by loosening the lug nuts and raising the vehicle with jack stands. Remove the wheel and place a floor jack under the lower control arm. If the vehicle is equipped with Automatic Ride Control (ARC), remove the actuator. Loosen the three upper mount-to-shock tower retaining nuts, but do not remove them completely. Remove the shock-to-lower control arm nut and bolt, then separate the shock absorber/coil spring assembly from the spindle. Remove the stabilizer link upper mounting nut and separate the stabilizer link from the spindle. Use the floor jack to raise the lower control arm and disconnect the upper control arm from the spindle. Lower the floor jack and remove the shock absorber/coil spring assembly from the vehicle. To install, place the upper mount over the new shock absorber/coil spring assembly and install the nut. Guide the assembly into position in the wheel well and install the three nuts. Insert the spindle into the upper control arm and install the nut and bolt. Attach the shock absorber/coil spring assembly to the lower control arm and install the stabilizer link to the spindle. Tighten all nuts securely. If applicable, attach the actuator to the mounting bracket. Remove the jack from under the lower control arm and install the disc brake caliper. Finally, install the wheel, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts.

You should line the vise jaws with wood or rags to prevent damage to the unit, and avoid tightening the vise excessively.

The side trim panel needs to be removed from the rear compartment.