Lean Correction - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If lean correction is required, remove the high side front coil spring (5310). For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 .
- Compare the height of the original front coil spring with a new one with the same part number. Note the difference.
- If the original front coil spring exceeds the height of the new one by 13 mm (1/2 in), install the new front coil spring in the vehicle. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 .
- If the original front coil spring is shorter than the new one by at least 13 mm (1/2 in), remove the low side front coil spring from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 .
- Compare all three front coil springs and select the two most evenly matched for installation.
- From the two most evenly matched coil springs, select the tallest and install it on the lower side of the vehicle. Install the shorter of the two on the higher side of the vehicle. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 .