Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY - FRONT or SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY - REAR .
Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.

Fig 1: Compressing Spring Using Suitable Spring Compressor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disassemble the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 2: Disassembling Parts Of Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.