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Front Strut/Shock - Spacers

83ford20 Article No. 83-6-8


SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK STRUT SERVICE KIT SPACERS


FORD 1978-82 FAIRMONT; 1979-82 MUSTANG

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1978-82 ZEPHYR; 1979-82 CAPRI

FIGURE 12:




The following front shock strut kits contain a spacer and instruction sheet which are to be used with an "onion" upper strut mount (Figure 12).
Kit Number Vehicle Usage

E3BZ-18124-A 1978-82 Fairmont/Zephyr
E3ZZ-18124-A 1979-82 Mustang/Capri except
H.D. and TRX Suspension
E3ZZ-18124-B 1979-82 Mustang/Capri H.D.
and TRX Suspension

When installing these shock struts, if insufficient shaft threads exist for attaching nut engagement, cut 6 mm
off the spacer. Spacer can be cut off using a hacksaw. Care must be taken to cut off the spacer squarely.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"