Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable. If equipped with air suspension, turn switch OFF.
2.
Raise and support vehicle.
3.
To assist in removing upper attachment on shock absorbers using a plastic dust tube, place an open end wrench on hex stamped into dust tube's
metal cap. For shock absorbers with a steel dust tube, grasp tube to prevent stud rotation when loosening retaining nut.
4.
Remove shock absorber retaining nut, washer and insulator assembly from stud on upper side of frame.
5.
Compress shock absorber to clear hole in frame and remove inner insulator and washer from upper retaining stud.
6.
Remove self-locking nut and disconnect chock absorber lower stud from mounting bracket on rear axle tube.
7.
Reverse procedure to install.
