Removal (Bronco II & Ranger)
- Raise and support vehicle. Position jack under spring located beneath axle. Remove bolt and nut holding shock absorber to radius arm. Slide shock out from bracket.
- Remove nut holding spring to axle and radius arm. Remove retainer. Lower axle until spring tension is removed and clearance is adequate to remove spring.
- Remove spring by rotating upper coil out of tabs in upper spring seat. Remove spacer and seat. Remove stud from axle if necessary.