F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Shock Absorber
Removal and Installation
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly
Removal and Installation
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the
shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major
service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes 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.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove and discard the 4 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. CAUTION: Use the holding feature to prevent the tie-rod end ball stud from turning while removing and installing the nut.
CAUTION: Do not hammer the tie-rod end ball stud to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel spindle or damage to the ball stud can occur.
Lightly tap the wheel spindle to loosen the ball stud.
Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut and separate the tie-rod end from the wheel spindle.
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To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
4. NOTE: Position the tie rod as necessary to remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Remove the shock absorber lower nut, bolt and the shock absorber and spring assembly.
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Discard the nut and bolt.
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To install, tighten to 475 Nm (351 ft. lbs.).
5. For additional information regarding disassembly and assembly of the shock absorber and spring assembly, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring
Assembly.
6. NOTE: Do not tighten the shock absorber lower nut until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the
wheel and tire assemblies.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Disassembly and Assembly
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly