Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Thunderbird. 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 .
For reference during assembly, make an index mark on the mount, spring and shock.
Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.

Fig 1: Compressing Spring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Fig 2: Disassembled View Of Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.