Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 885

To install:
4. Position the washer and insulator on the shock absorber rod and position the shock absorber to the
upper frame bracket mount.
5. Position the insulator and washer on the shock absorber rod and install the attaching nut loosely.
6. Position the shock absorber to the lower mounting stud and install the attaching nut loosely.
7. Tighten the lower shock attaching bolts to 39−53 ft. lbs. (53−72 Nm), and the upper shock attaching
bolts to 25−3 ft. lbs. (3−46 Nm).
Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger
WITHOUT AUTOMATIC RIDE CONTROL (ARC)
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
... then pull the shock assembly from the upper spring mount
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION