Removal and Installation

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Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Use Hi-Lift Jack to support the rear axle (4001).

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Spring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the lower end of the rear shock absorber (18125).
Separate the rear spring (5560) from the rear axle.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the U-bolts.
3. Remove the rear spring plate (5796).
  
  Fig 2: Spring Replacement
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear spring.
1. Remove the bolt and nut.
2. Remove the bolt and nut.
3. Remove the rear spring.
  
  Fig 3: Rear Leaf Spring Replacement
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.