Disassembly And Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes 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 of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly .
- Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.
- Index-mark the shock absorber upper mount and isolator.
- While holding the shock absorber rod, remove the nut and the shock absorber.
- Discard the nut.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
- Remove the insulator.
- Remove the dust tube.
- Carefully release the spring compressor and remove the coil spring.
- To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
CAUTION:
Use the holding feature to prevent the rod from turning while removing or installing the nut.
NOTE:
When installing the spring onto the shock absorber, make sure the lower seat and spring are aligned with the lower shock bolt hole.
NOTE:
When installing the upper mount onto the spring isolator, make sure to align the index marks made during disassembly.