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  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
  2. Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder. Remove the brake line bracket bolt.


  1. Support the rear wheel knuckle.
  2. Remove the upper arm bolt. Loosen the lower arm bolt.
  3. Remove the lower shock nut and position aside.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Nut
    G00370580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Note the position of the spring insulator and spring for installation.
  4. Remove the spring. Lower the support to the wheel knuckle.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Bleed the brake system. See DISC & DRUM .
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