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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
    2. CAUTION: Do not loosen or remove the damper bracket U-bolt nuts. The alignment of the damper bracket is critical to avoid interference, binding, or over-extension of the damper.
    Fig 1: Removing Damper Nuts
    G03919580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the 2 damper nuts.
  3. Remove the 2 damper-to-bracket bolts and the damper.
    Fig 2: Removing Damper-To-Bracket Bolts
    G03919581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: When repairing the linkage clean the damper shaft of all corrosion and dirt. Buff the damper shaft smooth. Repairing the linkage changes the damper travel slightly. A dirty/corroded shaft can damage the damper seal and create a leak.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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