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Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Notes

  1. 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 .
  2. For reference during assembly, make an index mark on the mount, spring and shock.
  3. Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.
    Fig 1: Compressing Spring
    G01527379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
  5. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
    Fig 2: Disassembled View Of Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly
    G01527381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.