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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Using a suitable jack, support the axle.
Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

NOTE: If removing the left rear spring, lower the fuel tank to gain access to the spring shackle-to-frame bolt. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

NOTE: If removing the right rear spring, remove the muffler to gain access to the spring-to-frame bolt. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.

Remove and discard the spring-to-frame nut and bolt.
- To install, tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
Remove and discard the spring shackle-to-frame nut and bolt.
- To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).

CAUTION: Only lower the axle enough to gain access to remove the spring.

Lower the jack and remove the spring and shackle.
If necessary, remove the spring-to-shackle nut, bolt and spring shackle.
- Discard the nut and bolt.
- To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).

NOTE: On four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, make sure the spacer is correctly seated between the axle and spring stack, with the nose pointed inward.

NOTE: The spring-to-frame nut and bolt orientation must be as shown in the exploded view.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.