Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 886

Exploded view of the Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger front shock
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and place jackstands under the lower control arms. Ensure that the lower
shock attaching nuts do not become obstructed by the jackstands.
2. Remove the upper shock−to−frame attaching nut, washer and insulator assembly.
3. Remove the two lower shock−to−control arm attaching nuts.
4. Slightly compress the shock absorber by hand and remove it from the vehicle.
To install:
5. Position the lower washer and insulator on the shock absorber rod and position the shock absorber to
the upper frame bracket mount.
6. Position the upper insulator and washer on the shock absorber rod and install the attaching nut
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