Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise front of vehicle and support with jack stands under frame and floor jack under axle. Remove wheel assembly.CAUTION: The axle must be supported throughout the procedure to prevent strain on the front brake hose.
- Remove stabilizer bar. See STABILIZER BAR
. Loosen the shock absorber upper nut. Disconnect shock absorber from radius arm lower bracket.NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the radius arm-to-axle nut to remove the spring.
- Lower the jack supporting the front axle, then remove the front coil spring from the lower retainer. Using a suitable spray lubricant, spray the lower spring and spring retainer. Rotate the spring 180 degrees counterclockwise, tilt the spring outward and remove. See Fig 1 .
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .