Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. 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 parts, 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 of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove and discard the shock absorber upper mount nuts.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut.
- Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
- Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
- Using the Ball Joint Separator, disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the wheel knuckle and remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
- Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.
- While holding the shock rod, remove the nut and the shock absorber.
- Discard the nut.
- Remove the upper mount, dust boot and insulator.
NOTE:
If the individual spring and/or shock components are not being serviced, continue to the installation procedure.
NOTE:
For reference during assembly, index the upper mount, spring and shock absorber.
NOTE:
Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the shock rod from turning while removing the nut.