F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L (2009)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Shock Absorber
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber or strut tube. The shock absorber and strut tube are gas pressurized and could
explode if heated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result
in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is 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.
2. Remove and discard the shock absorber upper nut, washer and bushing assembly (upper half).
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To install, tighten the new nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
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To install, tighten the new bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
4. Remove the shock absorber.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
