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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the front wheels and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  3. Remove the front disc brake calipers and position aside. For additional information, refer to BRAKE CALIPER .
  4. If equipped, disconnect the front disc brake ABS sensor harness connectors and position the harness aside. For additional information, refer to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
    Fig 1: Removing Front Disc Brake ABS Sensor Connector
    G03917810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a suitable jack, equipped with safety chains, support the front axle.
  6. Remove the front shock absorbers. For additional information, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER - F-450, F-550 .
  7. Remove and discard the nuts from the stabilizer bar link to axle.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Nuts From Stabilizer Bar Link To Axle
    G03917747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the front springs. For additional information, refer to SPRING - F-450, F-550 .
  9. Remove the track bar nut and bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Track Bar Nut And Bolt
    G03917737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the nut, bolt and the trackbar.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Nut, Bolt And Trackbar
    G03904158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the cotter pin and the castellated nut from the drag link to pitman arm. Discard the cotter pin.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Cotter Pin And Castellated Nut
    G03917814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, separate the drag link from the pitman arm, and secure the drag link to the tie rod.
    Fig 6: Separating Drag Link From Pitman Arm
    G03917815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove and discard the nut and bolt from the steering damper-to-axle mounting bracket, and secure the steering damper to the tie rod.
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Nut And Bolt From Steering Damper-To-Axle Mounting Bracket
    G03917816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the steering linkage assembly. For additional information, refer to STEERING LINKAGE .
  15. Remove the radius arm-to-axle nuts and bolts.
    • Lower the jack, and remove the axle assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 300 Nm (222 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Removing Radius Arm-To-Axle Nuts And Bolts
      G03917817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  17. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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