Spring - Super Duty F450, F550: Removal

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new parts with the same part number or an equivalent part if installation is necessary. Do not use an installation part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Support the rear axle with a suitable jack.
Remove the U-bolt retaining nuts and remove the spring plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Plate & Nuts
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Remove the U-bolts.
Remove the nut and bolt from the front spring hanger bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Spring Hanger Bracket Bolt
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Remove the lower nut and bolt from the rear spring shackle bracket. Remove the rear spring assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Spring Bracket Bolt
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On 4x4 vehicles, remove the spacer plate.
Remove the nut and bolt from the rear spring shackle assembly and remove the rear spring shackle.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Spring Shackle Bolt
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Remove the auxiliary spring.
1. Remove the auxiliary spring retaining nut.
2. Remove the upper spring plate.
3. Remove the auxiliary spring.
4. Remove the auxiliary spring spacer.
Fig 5: Removing Auxiliary Spring
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