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Axle - F-250, F-350: Installation

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  1. Inspect the pivot bushing for wear or damage. Install a new bushing as necessary.
  2. Position the front axle into the pivot bracket and install a new pivot bolt and nut hand-tight.
    Fig 1: Installing Pivot Bolt And Nut
    G03904119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Inspect the radius arm pivot bushing for wear or damage. Install a new bushing as necessary.
  4. Install a new radius arm-to-axle bolt and nut hand-tight.
    Fig 2: Installing Radius Arm-To-Axle Bolt And Nut
    G03904120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install a new radius arm-to-frame bracket pivot bolt and nut. Tight to specification.
    Fig 3: Installing Radius Arm-To-Frame Bracket Pivot Bolt And Nut
    G03917800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the radius arm-to-axle bolt and nut to specification.
    Fig 4: Tightening Radius Arm-To-Axle Bolt And Nut
    G03904122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the lower spring seat.
    Fig 5: Installing Lower Spring Seat
    G03904115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the lower spring insulator.
    Fig 6: Installing Lower Spring Insulator
    G03904114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the front coil spring. For additional information, refer to SPRING - F-250, F-350 .
    10. NOTE: Tighten the ball joint nut further, if necessary, in order to insert the new cotter pin.
  10. Using new fasteners, install the front wheel spindle in the front axle.
    1. Position the front wheel spindle in the front axle.
    2. Install the ball joint nut and tighten to specification.
    3. Install the new cotter pin.
      Fig 7: Installing Ball Joint Nut
      G03904125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the camber adjuster and a new pinch bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Camber Adjuster And A New Pinch Bolt
    G03917805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the front disc brake rotor shield, front disc brake hub and rotor and the front disc brake caliper. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .
  13. If equipped, install the front disc brake ABS sensor, retainer bolt and the ABS sensor harness bracket bolt.
    Fig 9: Installing Front Disc Brake ABS Sensor, Retainer Bolt And ABS Sensor Harness Bracket Bolt
    G03904127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the tie rod end in the front wheel spindle using a new nut and a new cotter pin.
    Fig 10: Installing Tie Rod End In Front Wheel Spindle
    G03917807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  16. Lower the vehicle and with the vehicle weight on the suspension, tighten the axle pivot bolt and nut to specification.
    Fig 11: Installing Axle Pivot Bolt And Nut
    G03917808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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