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  1. Mark the rear shock absorber (18125) relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
    Fig 1: Referencing Rear Shock Absorber
    G00374278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Disconnect the anti-lock sensor wire.
  4. Remove the parking brake cable brackets.
    1. Remove and discard the bolts.
    2. Remove the parking brake cable brackets.
      Fig 2: Removing Park Brake Cable Brackets
      G00374282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Support the differential housing with a jack stand.
  2. Position the special tool 014-00942 under the rear lower suspension arm and bushing-to-axle pivot bolt.
  3. Remove and discard the pivot bolt and nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Arm-To-Axle Pivot Bolt
    G00376890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the spring (5560).
    1. Slowly lower the arm with the special tool 014-00942.
    2. Remove the rear spring and the rear spring insulators (5536).
      Fig 2: Removing Rear Spring
      G00376891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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