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Spring - F-250, F-350: Removal

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical components because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new components with the same component number or an equivalent component if installation is necessary. Do not use an installation component of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these components.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Using a suitable jack, support the rear axle.
  3. Remove and discard the U-bolt nuts and U-bolts and remove the rear spring upper plate.
  4. Remove and discard the spring-to-front bracket bolt and flag nut.
  5. Remove and discard the shackle-to-rear bracket bolt and flag nut.
    6. NOTE: If the rear spring has an auxiliary spring and spacer, it is serviced as part of the rear spring assembly.
  6. Remove the rear spring assembly.
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