Shock Absorbers; Removal & Installation - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

4. Measure the distance between the center of the lower control arm bushing bolt and the ground.
Record the measurement as dimension A.
5. Measure the distance between the lowest point of the steering knuckle (but not the ball joint) and the
ground. Record the measurement as dimension B.
6. Subtract dimension B from dimension A for ride height.
7. For vehicles without ARC suspension, ride height should be 4.33−4.56 in. (10−16mm).
8. For vehicles with ARC suspension, ride height should be 3.26−3.50 in. (83−89mm).
9. To increase the ride height, raise the vehicle and tighten the torsion bar adjuster bolt. Recheck the ride
height.
10. To decrease the ride height, raise the vehicle and loosen the torsion bar adjuster bolt. Recheck the ride
height.
11. Once proper ride height is established, raise and support the vehicle.
12. If equipped with ARC suspension, connect the front and rear air lines at the shocks.
13. Remove the slip plates from under the wheels.
14. Lower the vehicle.

Shock Absorbers

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Low pressure gas shocks are charged with Nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to open, puncture or apply
heat to them. Prior to installing a new shock absorber, hold it upright and extend it fully. Invert it and
fully compress and extend it at least 3 times. This will bleed trapped air.
Except Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger
Shock Absorbers
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