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Spring - F-450, F-550: Removal

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NOTE: 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. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  2. Using a suitable jack, support the rear axle.
  3. Remove and discard the U-bolt nuts, then remove the bottom cap.
  4. Remove and discard the U-bolts.
  5. Remove and discard the spring-to-front bracket bolt and nut.
  6. Remove and discard the shackle-to-rear bracket bolt and flagnut.
  7. Remove the rear spring assembly.
  8. Remove and discard the spring-to-shackle nut and bolt and remove the rear spring shackle.
  9. If necessary, remove the auxiliary spring.
    1. Remove the auxiliary spring nut.
    2. Remove the upper spring plate.
    3. Remove the auxiliary spring.
    4. Remove the auxiliary spring spacer.
      Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliary Spring Nut, Upper Spring Plate, Auxiliary Spring And Auxiliary Spring Spacer
      G06776431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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