Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N806085 | Shock absorber lower nut and washer |
| 2 | N802455 | Spring bracket bolt |
| 3 | 5A333 | Spring bracket |
| 4 | 34992 | Spring lower nut |
| 5 | 5B300-A | Spring lower retainer |
| 6 | 5310 | Spring |
| 7 | 5414 | Spring lower insulator |
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Using a suitable jack, support the front axle assembly.
- Remove the shock absorber lower nut and washer, then detach the shock from the mounting stud.
- Discard the nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
- Remove the spring bracket bolt and bracket.
- Discard the bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Lower the front axle until the spring is free of the spring upper seat.
- Using an extension through the top of the spring, remove and discard the spring lower nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
- Remove the spring lower retainer and the spring.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Inspect the spring upper and lower insulators, install new as necessary.