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How to Change the Front Shocks on a 2005 F150 4X4

The 2005 Ford F150 4X4 features four-corner shock suspension. Some higher end models of the F150 manufactured between 2004 to 2008 use a strut assembly in the front, but still use shocks in the rear. The difference between shocks and struts is that the shock is a separate component from the coil spring.

Instructions

1

Apply the parking brake on the 2005 Ford F150 4X4.

2

Access the top of the shock absorber through the front wheel wells. If necessary, start the truck and turn the steering wheel to manipulate the tires for better access to the respective shocks.

3

Place a box end wrench on the upper shock retaining nut. Hold the stem shaft of the shock with a smaller box-end wrench.

4

Hold the stem shaft stationary and turn the upper shock retaining nut counterclockwise. Once the nut has broken free, flip the wrench on the retaining nut over to the open-end side to make the removal of the nut easier. Remove the nut, upper washer and rubber bushing from the stem shaft.

5

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the other front shock.

6

Hoist the front of the F150 up with a jack and support the front axle on jack stands.

7

Hold the lower shock bolt head with a wench while turning the nut on the other side of the bolt counterclockwise with another wrench. If necessary, place the nut back onto the bolt and tap it with a hammer to loosen it up. Remove the bolt and the shock absorber. Repeat for the other front shock.

8

Place the lower washers and rubber bushings on the stem shaft of the replacement shocks.

9

Insert the shock up through the coil spring and align the stem shaft with the upper shock mounting bracket. Hold the shock in place while replacing the lower shock bolt. Compress the shock if necessary so the bottom of the shock will align with the lower shock mounting bracket and the lower bolt hole. Tighten the lower bolt and nut with a wrench and a torque wrench set at 75 foot-pounds.

10

Lower the front axle of the truck back to the ground, using the jack to lift it. Remove the jack stands.

11

Place the upper rubber bushings and upper washers on the stem shaft of each shock. Again, hold the stem shaft stationary with a wrench while tightening up the shock retaining nut with another. Tighten the nut until the washer compresses the upper rubber bushing.

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