Specification

 

· Brand new 

· Stock parts direct replacement

· Easy installation

· Surface Finish: Black

· Interchange Part Number:171398*2

 

 

 

Compatibility Chart

 

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR RANGE	SPECIFIC DETAILS
For ford	EXPLORER	2004-2005	All Models
MERCURY	MOUNTAINEER	2004-2005	All Models

 

 

Features & Benefits

1.  Superior Performance: The Shocks Absorber are designed to offer superior performance and stability for your car.  They provide a smooth and comfortable ride while enhancing your car's handling and control on the road.

2.  Durable Construction: The Shocks Absorber are constructed with high-quality materials to deliver long-lasting durability and reliability.  Their strong build ensures that they withstand the toughest driving conditions and last for many miles to come.

3.  Easy Installation: These Shocks are easy to install and require no special tools or skills.  They come with detailed instructions that make the installation process quick and straightforward.

4.  Improved Safety: The Shocks are designed to improve your car's safety by providing increased stability and control on the road.  They offer better braking performance and help prevent accidents caused by unstable and unpredictable driving.

5.  Compatibility: These Shocks are designed to fit SPECIFIC car.  They are an exact match for the original equipment manufacturer specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility and performance.

 

 

How to Install:

 

Step 1: Before You Lift the Vehicle, Loosen Lug Nuts One Full Turn.

Step 2: Jack up Vehicle and Use Jack Stands for Safety & Remove the Tire from the Rotor.

Step 3: (Wheel Alignment Is Necessary After Strut Replacement.) Marking the Position of All the Bolts Will Help Keep the Alignment Close to Original and save Time Aligning. Use a Colored Pencil to Mark the Old Strut on the Bolt.

Step 4: Use Penetrating Oil (Such As Wd40) to Coat Any Rusted Fasteners, Let Soak for Approximately 1 Hour.

Step 5: (Optional) While Waiting for Oil to Soak, Take This Time to Inspect All Other Components That May Need Replacement (Brake Pads, Rotors, Brake Hoses, Ball Joints, Cv Boots, Tie Rod Ends, Bushings, Sway Bars, Etc).

Step 6: Remove Any Brake Line or Wire Attachments from the Strut Body. Do Not Disconnect Brake Lines (If Possible)! Opening Brake Lines Will Require Bleeding of the Brake System.
Use Extreme Caution When Removing Brake Lines from Your Struts, As Any Damage to Your Brake Line Can Result in Expensive and Time Consuming Repairs.

Step 7: Remove Sway bar Attached to the Strut Assembly or Control Arm.

Step 8: Remove the Tie Rod (Only If It Attached to the Body of the Strut, If Not Leave It Attached to the Steering Knuckle).

Step 9: Remove the Strut to Knuckle Bolts at the Bottom of the Strut. on some Vehicles, the Brake Caliper and Rotor May Need to Be Removed to Gain Access.

Step 10: Remove the Upper Mounting Plate Bolts Located in the Engine or Trunk Compartment. Do Not Remove the Center Retaining Nut! It Is Not Safe to Unload the Spring from the Assembly in This Position.

Step 11: Carefully Remove the Old Strut Assembly from the Vehicle. Be Very Cautious Not to Let the Strut "Drop" down on Your Brake Line, Rotor or Drum.

Step 12: Install the New Complete Strut Assembly in the Reverse Order As Above (Steps 11-6). Using an Anti-seize Compound on All Fasteners Is Suggested.

Step 13: Carefully Double Check Your Work and Make Sure Everything Is Tightened to Manufacturers Torque Specifications.

Step 14: Replace the Tire the Rotor and Tighten to Manufacturers Torque Specifications.

Step 15: Slowly Lower the Vehicle down After Removing the Jack Stands. Pay Very Close Attention to Any Odd Sounds When the Vehicle Is Lowered Onto the New Complete Strut Assemblies.

Step 16: It Is Very Important That You Immediately "Road Test" Your Vehicle Right Away to Ensure That Installation Was Done Properly. Listen and Feel for Common Signs of Incorrect Installation While Driving Slowly over Speed Bumps, Rough Road or Potholes.