Rear Shock Absorber: Assembly

NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the piston rod surface.

NOTE: Make sure the grease is applied completely around the shock absorber inner rod. Do not allow grease to make contact with the shock absorber rod threads.

Liberally apply the specified grease to the length of the shock absorber inner rod that makes contact with the jounce bumper plus an additional 15 mm (0.5 in).

Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)

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NOTE: Make sure the components are correctly aligned during assembly.

Assemble the dust shield into jounce bumper.

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1. Install the jounce bumper and dust shield assembly.
2. Install the shock absorber top mount.
3. NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench on the rear shock absorber inner rod nut.
  
  NOTE: Utilize the hex holding feature to prevent the shock absorber inner rod from turning while installing the shock absorber inner rod nut.
  
  Install and tighten the new rear shock absorber nut.
  
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to: Rear Shock Absorber .