Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.

1.

Remove the lower arm. Refer to Lower Arm .

2.

NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

Disconnect and detach the Continuous Controlled Damping (CCD) shock absorber wire harness.

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3.

Remove and discard the shock absorber upper mount nuts.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4.

Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.

5.

NOTE: If the individual spring and/or shock components are not being serviced, continue with Step 8.

NOTE: For reference during assembly, index-mark the upper mount, spring and shock absorber.

Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.

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6.

While holding the shock rod, remove the nut and washer.
- Remove the shock absorber.
- Discard the nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 56 Nm (41 lb-ft).

7.

Remove the upper mount, dust boot and insulator.

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Installation

1.

NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension, the RH and LH CCD shock absorber assemblies are unique and cannot be used on opposite sides of the vehicle.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.