Section 04-01A: Suspension, Front, 4x2 | 1996 F-Series Workshop Manual |
Removal
Remove front shock absorber nut and bolt to the upper front shock absorber mounting bracket (18183).
Remove front shock absorber nut and bolt to the eyes on the spring spacer.
Remove the front shock absorber (18124) from the vehicle.
Installation
Position the front shock absorber in the upper front shock absorber mounting bracket. Install the nut and bolt and tighten to specification as follows.
Position the lower end of the front shock absorber in the spring spacer eyes. Install the nut and bolt and tighten to specification as follows.
Item/th> | Part Number/th> | Description |
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1 | 34992-S2 | Nut, 3/4-10 Hex Flange |
2 | 383053-S2 | Washer |
3 | 58749-S2 | Bolt, 3/4-10 x 4.0 Hex-Head |
4 | 18124 | Front Shock Absorber |
5 | 58756-S2 | Bolt, 3/4-10 x 7.0 Hex-Head |
6 | N802115-S2 | Bolt |
7 | N806085-S8 | Nut and Washer, M12-1.75 Hex |
8 | 5458 | Spacer, Front Spring Plate |
9 | N620483-S2 | Nut |
10 | N801527-S2 | Washer |
A | — | Tighten to 300-407 Nm (221-300 Lb-Ft) |
B | — | Tighten to 53-72 Nm (39-53 Lb-Ft) |
C | — | Tighten to 68-92 Nm (50-68 Lb-Ft) |