Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front coil spring. For additional information, refer to SPRING .
Loosen the shock absorber upper nut.

Fig 1: Loosening Shock Absorber Upper Nut
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Remove the shock absorber lower nut, then slide the shock absorber off the radius arm.

Fig 2: Removing Shock Absorber Lower Nut
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Remove the spring insulator.
1. Remove the radius arm-to-axle nut and bolt.
2. Remove the spring retainer and insulator.
Fig 3: Removing Spring Insulator
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Remove the radius arm.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the washer and rear insulator.
3. Pull the radius arm from the bracket, and remove the spacer, insulator and washer.
Fig 4: Removing Radius Arm
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NOTE: Inspect the bushings and install new bushings as necessary.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.