Section 04-01A: Suspension, Front, 4x2
1996 F-Series Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Shock Absorber, F-Super Duty

Removal

  1. Remove front shock absorber nut and bolt to the upper front shock absorber mounting bracket (18183).

  1. Remove front shock absorber nut and bolt to the eyes on the spring spacer.

  1. Remove the front shock absorber (18124) from the vehicle.

Installation

  1. Position the front shock absorber in the upper front shock absorber mounting bracket. Install the nut and bolt and tighten to specification as follows.

  1. 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
    134992-S2Nut, 3/4-10 Hex Flange
    2383053-S2Washer
    358749-S2Bolt, 3/4-10 x 4.0 Hex-Head
    418124Front Shock Absorber
    558756-S2Bolt, 3/4-10 x 7.0 Hex-Head
    6N802115-S2Bolt
    7N806085-S8Nut and Washer, M12-1.75 Hex
    85458Spacer, Front Spring Plate
    9N620483-S2Nut
    10N801527-S2Washer
    ATighten to 300-407 Nm (221-300 Lb-Ft)
    BTighten to 53-72 Nm
    (39-53 Lb-Ft)
    CTighten to 68-92 Nm
    (50-68 Lb-Ft)