F 150 2WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
3. Index-mark the shock absorber upper mount and isolator.
4. NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the rod from turning while removing or installing the nut.
While holding the shock absorber rod, remove the nut and the shock absorber.
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Discard the nut.
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To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
5. Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
6. Remove the insulator.
7. Remove the dust tube.
8. Carefully release the spring compressor and remove the coil spring.
9. 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.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
