Shock Absorber —Super Duty F-250, F-350, Ford Axle

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

 CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new parts with the same part number or an equivalent part if installation isnecessary. Do not use an installation 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.

 CAUTION: The low pressure gas shock absorbers are charged with nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to open, puncture or apply heat to shock absorbers.

NOTE: Super Duty F-250, F-350 Ford axle shown, Super Duty F-350 Dana axle similar.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

2. Using a suitable jack, support the rear axle.

3. Remove the shock absorber lower retaining nut and bolt.

F-Super Duty vehicles

4. Remove the nut from the upper shock absorber mounting bracket and remove the shock.

Excursion vehicles

5. Remove the two shock absorber upper mounting bolts.

All vehicles

6. Using new fasteners, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.