Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
4. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the clevis style rear shock absorber lower mounting bracket.
5. From underneath the vehicle, compress the rear shock absorber to clear it from the rear shock absorber lower mounting bracket.
6. Remove the rear shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
1. Properly prime the new rear shock absorber to remove air from the working cylinder.
2. Position stud through shock tower mounting hole. Compress rear shock absorber as required and align rear shock absorber mounting eye to
attachment.
3. Lace the shock absorber's lower mounting eye between the ears of the lower rear shock absorber lower mounting bracket, then insert the bolt. The
bolt head must seat on the inboard side of the rear shock absorber lower mounting bracket, through the rear shock absorber lower mounting
bracket and the shock absorber mounting eye. Install a new nut. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
4. While holding the rear shock absorber in position, tighten the lower shock absorber bolt to 76-103 Nm (57-75 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower vehicle. Install the insulator assembly to the upper shock stud. Tighten to 34-46 Nm (25-33 ft. lbs.).
