Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized rear shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component service. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

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

Open the luggage compartment lid.
Position the trim cover aside.

Fig 1: Locating Trim Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the upper shock absorber-to-body mount nuts. Discard the nuts.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Removing Upper Shock Absorber-To-Body Mount Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the shock absorber-to-lower arm bolt.
- Discard the bolt.
- To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Removing Shock Absorber-To-Lower Arm Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.