Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Disassembly/Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: The upper front shock absorber mounting bracket cannot be rotated when the front shock absorber and front coil spring are assembled.
Mark position of upper front shock absorber to front shock absorber mounting bracket with chalk, paint or grease pencil prior to disassembly. If
upper front shock absorber mounting bracket is not properly positioned during assembly it will not install in the vehicle.
1. Remove front coil spring, front shock absorber and upper front shock absorber mounting bracket assembly.
2. Position front shock absorber assembly in Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent.
3. Compress front coil spring and remove shock absorber nut and washer and remove upper front shock absorber mounting bracket.
4. Release spring compressor to remove front coil spring.
ASSEMBLY
1. If installing new front coil spring or upper front shock absorber mounting bracket, transfer reference marks from removed part(s) to new part(s).
2. Position front shock absorber and front coil spring in Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent and compress front coil spring to
install upper front shock absorber mounting bracket.
3. Install upper front shock absorber mounting bracket, aligning reference marks.
