Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC (1986)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
WAGON MODELS
These models use gas filled shock absorbers.
1.
Remove rear compartment access panels.
2.
While restraining shock absorber shaft, loosen, but do not remove top mounting nut. If shock absorber is to be reused, do not use vise grips or
pliers to hold shock absorber shaft as damage will result.
3.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly. If a frame contact hoist is used, support lower control arm with floor
jack. If a twin post lift is used, support body with floor jacks on lifting pads forward of tension strut body bracket.
4.
Loosen shock absorber-to-lower control arm attaching nuts. Do not remove nuts at this time.
5.
Lower vehicle, then remove shock absorber top mounting nut, washer and insulator.
6.
Raise and support rear of vehicle. If a frame contact hoist is used, support lower control arm with floor jack. If a twin post lift is used,
support body with floor jacks on lifting pads forward of tension strut body bracket.
7.
Remove shock absorber-to-lower control arm attaching nuts, then remove shock absorber from vehicle. The shock absorbers are gas filled and
will require an effort to collapse them for removal.
8.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque shock absorber top mounting nut to 19---27 ft. lbs.
b. Torque shock absorber-to-lower control arm mounting nuts to 12---20 ft. lbs.
