Front Shock Absorber

Front Shock Absorber

Special Service Tools






Suspension spring compressor

204-476-01

Removal

All vehicles
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair




3 Release the shock absorber from the lower arm.




4
CAUTION: Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Use an Allen key to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst removing the nut.
CAUTION: Discard the nut.
Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.




5
NOTE:
RH side only.
Release the fuse box.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Position the fuse box aside for access to the inboard retaining nut.

Vehicles with 5.0L engine




6
NOTE:
LH side only.
Release the coolant expansion tank for access.

All vehicles




7 Disconnect the electrical connector.




8
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
9
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Install the shock absorber and spring assembly in the spring compressor.





10
WARNING: The spring is under extreme tension, care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Compress the spring.





11 Remove the shock absorber retaining nut





12
CAUTION: Mark the components to aid installation.
CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
Carefully release the spring tension.





13 Remove the shock absorber.

Installation

All vehicles
1
CAUTION: Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.




2 Tighten the nut to 27 Nm (20 lb.ft)




3
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
- Tighten the nuts to 27 Nm (20 lb.ft).




4 Connect the electrical connector.




5
NOTE:
RH side only.
Secure the fuse box.
- Tighten the nuts to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).

Vehicles with 5.0L engine




6
NOTE:
LH side only.
Install the coolant expansion tank.

All vehicles




7
WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
CAUTION: Use an Allen key to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst installing the nut.
CAUTION: Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.
Secure the upper arm to the wheel knuckle.
- Tighten the nut to 90 Nm (66 lb.ft).




8 Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower arm.
- Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
9 For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair