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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the spindle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL SPINDLE .
  2. Using a suitable jack, support the axle.
  3. Remove the four bolts and the stabilizer bar.
    Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Bar
    G04025844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the shock absorber upper nut.
    Fig 2: Loosening Shock Absorber Upper Nut
    G04025845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower nut, then slide the shock absorber off the radius arm.
    Fig 3: Removing Shock Absorber Lower Nut
    G04025846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the front spring upper retainer bolt and the upper spring retainer.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Spring Upper Retainer Bolt
    G04025847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the radius arm-to-axle nut to remove the spring from the lower retainer.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Coil Spring From Lower Retainer
    G04025848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Lower the jack supporting the axle, then remove the front coil spring from the lower retainer.
    • Using a suitable spray lubricant, spray the lower spring and spring retainer. Rotate the spring 180 degrees counterclockwise, tilt the spring outward and remove.
  8. Remove the spring insulator.
    1. Remove the radius arm-to-axle nut and bolt.
    2. Remove the spring retainer and insulator.
    Fig 6: Removing Spring Retainer And Insulator
    G04025849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the radius arm.
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the washer and rear insulator.
    3. Remove the radius arm from the bracket, and remove the spacer, insulator and washer.
    Fig 7: Removing Radius Arm
    G04025850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: In order to obtain clearance for the pivot bolt removal when servicing the RH front axle, it may be necessary to raise the LH side of the vehicle to relieve the weight on the suspension.
    Fig 8: Removing Pivot Nut
    G04025851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the pivot nut and bolt and remove the axle.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  12. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article .
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