Granada L4-140 2.3L VIN A 2-bbl (1982)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
1.
On sedans, open trunk to gain access to upper shock absorber attachment. On station wagons, remove side panel trim covers.
2.
Remove rubber cap from shock absorber stud.
3.
On all models, remove shock absorber attaching nut, washer and insulator.
4.
Raise vehicle and support rear axle.
5.
Compress shock absorber to clear hole in upper shock absorber tower.
6.
On Fairmont, LTD, Marquis, Zephyr and 1982 Cougar and Granada models, remove nut or bolt and washer from shock absorber lower mounting
stud, then the shock absorber. On Thunderbird, 1982 Cougar XR-7 and 1983-87 Cougar models, remove shock absorber protective cover, then the
shock absorber attaching bolt and shock absorber.
7.
Reverse procedure to install. Torque upper shock mount bolts to 26 ft. lbs. Torque lower attaching bolt to 60-65 ft. lbs. on 1982 models, or 55-70
ft. lbs. on 1983-87 models. On 1984-87 Thunderbird and Cougar models equipped with optional handling package, torque lower attaching
bolt to 45-60 ft. lbs.
