Ford EXPLORER 2004 Technical Training Manual page 28

LESSON 2: CHASSIS
Front Shock Absorber Upper Insulators And Coil Spring
Front Shock Absorber Upper Insulators And Coil Spring
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1 Insulator
The front shock absorber upper insulators have been improved.
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The upper insulator thickness has been increased from 2mm to 10mm (0.08-0.39 inch).
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This design change was due to the spring seat change mentioned earlier.
The front coil springs are now taller.
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This design accomodates the previously mentioned changes.
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Spring rates remain unchanged from previous model years.
NOTE: The new springs will not fit older vehicles (and vice versa). The spring height is incompatible.
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Description Item
2 Coil Spring
12-AUG-03 2004 Explorer/Mountaineer New Model Technician Training
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