F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
explode if heated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Keep all body parts clear of shock absorbers or strut rods. Shock absorbers or struts can extend unassisted. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Using a suitable jack, support the axle.
3. Remove and discard the shock absorber upper nut and bolt.
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To install, tighten the new nut to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut, lower bolt and the shock absorber.
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Discard the nut and bolt.
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To install, tighten the new nut to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.