Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
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.
WARNING: Keep all body parts clear of shock absorbers or strut rods. Shock absorbers or struts can extend unassisted. 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 may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or 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.
NOTICE: When using a hoist that lifts the vehicle by the frame, install new shock absorbers one at a time. If the rear axle is allowed to hang
unsupported by the control arms, damage to the control arm bushings may result. A drive-on type hoist is the preferred hoist to use for this
procedure.
1. Open the luggage compartment and position the carpet aside.
2. Mark the rear shock absorber that is not being removed relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb
height).
