Front Suspension Shock Absorber

AS-7401

How to install the Front Suspension Shock Absorber

FrontFits 2 cars

Pick your car in the car picker at the top of the page to check it fits and see the notes for your car.

All 2 cars it fits
YearsMakeModelEngineChoose
1995–1999FordExplorerV6 4.0L
1996–1999FordExplorerV8 5.0L

Where it goes

FRONT OF CARDRIVER SIDEPASSENGER SIDE11
  • 1Front Suspension Shock Absorber: Front

Install steps

  1. 1

    Turn the air suspension off

    Switch the air suspension off and let the system vent before you open any air line.

  2. 2

    Get the car ready

    Lift the car, support it on jack stands and take the wheel off. Support the axle or control arm.

  3. 3

    Front Suspension Shock Absorber

    Front. Disconnect the air line, remove the old part, fit the new one and reconnect the air line until it clicks.

  4. 4

    Turn it back on and test

    Switch the air suspension back on, start the engine and let the system fill. Check for hissing and that the car sits level.

Torque values: Use the torque values in your car's service manual. We only show a number here once it is checked for your car.