Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Using a suitable jack, support the rear axle.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Axle
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Remove the nut and bolt.
- Discard the nut.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Nut And Bolt
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Remove the nuts, plate and U-bolts.
- Discard the nuts and U-bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Nuts, Plate And U-Bolts
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Remove the nuts, bolts and the rear spring.
- Discard the nuts.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Nuts, Bolts Of Rear Spring
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.