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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article .
  2. Using suitable jack stands, support the front axle assembly.
  3. Remove the nut and bolt. Discard the nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Nut And Bolt (1 Of 2)
    G04025840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and bolt. Discard the nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut And Bolt (2 Of 2)
    G04025841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the four U-bolt nuts, washers and the two U-bolts. Remove the spring. Discard the nuts and U-bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Nuts And U-Bolts
    G04025842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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