Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove and discard the nuts.
3. Remove the nut and the stabilizer bar link.
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Discard the nut.
4. Remove the bolt, flagnut and the spring and shock absorber as an assembly.
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Discard the flag nut.
5. Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.
