Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Disconnect the rear anti-lock brake sensor.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor
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Remove the nuts and the stone shield.
- To install, tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Removing Stone Shield
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Remove the caliper pin bolts.
- To install, tighten F250-F350 to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft). Tighten F450-F550 to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Caliper Pin Bolts
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Remove the rear disc brake caliper.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Disc Brake Caliper
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NOTE: Make sure the parking brake control is fully released.

Release the tension on the parking brake system.
1. Have an assistant pull the front parking brake cable and conduit to its full range.
2. Insert a suitable retainer.
  
  Fig 5: Releasing Parking Brake Cable Tension
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Disconnect the parking brake cable at the parking brake lever.
- Left side shown, right side similar.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable From Parking Brake Lever
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Remove the cable clamp bolt.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Removing Cable Clamp Bolt
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Unclip the brake line and remove the retainer from the parking brake cable bracket and position the cable aside.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Removing Retainer From Parking Brake Cable Bracket
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Remove the bolt from the brake hose bracket.
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  
  Fig 9: Removing Bolt From Brake Hose Bracket
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Remove the vent hose at the brake hose junction block.

Fig 10: Removing Vent Hose From Brake Hose Junction Block
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Remove the brake junction block from the rear axle housing and let it hang.

Fig 11: Removing Brake Junction Block From Rear Axle Housing
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Remove the brake lines from the rear axle housing tie strap (but not from the disc brake calipers) and let the tubing hang.

WARNING: Strap the axle securely to the jack.

Fig 12: Supporting Axle Using Suitable Transmission Jack

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Use a suitable transmission jack to support the axle.
Remove the lower shock absorber nuts and bolts.

Fig 13: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Nuts And Bolts
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Loosen the nuts from both lower ends of the stabilizer bar links.

Fig 14: Loosening Nuts From Both Lower Ends Of Stabilizer Bar Links
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NOTE: When lowering or raising the differential housing, position the sway bar forward to clear the front of the differential housing.

Fig 15: Removing Stabilizer Bar Retainers, Stabilizer Bar Mounting Brackets And U-Bolts

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Remove the nuts from both stabilizer bar retainer-to-axle brackets and remove the stabilizer bar retainers, stabilizer bar mounting brackets and U-bolts. Let the stabilizer bar hang from the links.

NOTE: Once the rear spring plate nuts and bolts are removed, new nuts and bolts must be installed.

Fig 16: Removing Rear Spring Plate U-Bolts And Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the rear spring plate U-bolts and nuts.
Lower the axle from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.