Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
5. Disassemble the front shock absorber.
1
Remove the top washer.
2
Remove the front shock absorber mounting bracket.
3
Remove the front shock absorber bearing plate.
4
Remove the front coil spring. Remove the dust boot.
6
Remove the front shock absorber jounce bumper.
7
Remove the front spring insulator.
ASSEMBLY
1. Pre-assemble the bearing and seat assembly onto the mounting bracket, making sure that the mounting bracket is fully seated into the bearing's
inner race.
CAUTION: Make sure that the correct assembly sequence and proper positioning of the bearing and seat assembly are followed.
2. Inspect the lower front spring insulator for damage prior to assembly.