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• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  W302116-S300

• Positions: Right, Left, Lower
• Other Names:

  Suspension Shock Absorber Nut, Nut

• Description:

  This is a genuine Ford OEM shock nut, cataloged by Ford as a Shock Nut, used to secure the front strut and shock absorber assembly at its upper mounting point on the CD3 midsize platform. It fits 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006-2011 Mercury Milan across the 2.3L, 2.5L, 3.0L, and 3.5L engine ranges. The nut threads onto the strut rod or shock stud and holds the damper firmly to the body or mount, maintaining correct ride height, damping action, and wheel alignment geometry. A loose, corroded, or missing shock nut can allow the strut to shift under load, producing clunking or knocking over bumps, uneven tire wear, a wandering steering feel, or a rattle from the top of the strut tower. Installers commonly encounter this fastener when replacing struts, shock absorbers, or upper strut mounts, and Ford specifies torquing it to the published value to preload the mount correctly. Because suspension retaining nuts of this type are frequently torque-to-yield and self-locking, the part should not be reused once it has been removed; a fresh nut ensures the clamp load and locking feature are fully restored so the damper stays securely fastened. Installing the correct genuine Ford nut protects against the thread-pitch and grade mismatches common with generic hardware and helps keep the front suspension quiet and properly aligned.

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