Shock Absorber - F-250, F-350: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an 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 ensure proper retention of these parts.

Raise the hood and remove the upper shock absorber retaining nut and upper shock absorber insulator.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Shock Absorber Retaining Nut And Upper Shock Absorber Insulator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the lower shock absorber retaining nut and remove the shock absorber.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Retaining Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.