Removal And Installation

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
3. Remove the panhard bar. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .

Convertibles 

4. Remove the rear support braces. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

All vehicles 

NOTE: Secure the differential housing to the transmission jack with a suitable strap.
5. Support the differential housing with a suitable transmission jack.
Fig 1: Supporting Differential Housing With A Suitable Transmission Jack
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Remove and discard the 2 shock absorber nuts and 2 shock absorber bolts.
   • To install, tighten new nuts and bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Shock Absorber Nuts
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7. Remove and discard the upper control arm nut and upper control arm bolt.
   • To install, tighten new nuts and bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating Upper Suspension Arm Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. Lower the axle slightly, and remove the springs.
Fig 4: Lowering Axle & Removing Springs
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9. Remove and discard the trailing arm nuts and trailing arm bolts.
   • To install, tighten new nuts and bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Locating Trailing Arm Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Disconnect the lower suspension arms from the axle housing.
Fig 6: Locating Lower Control Arms From Axle Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
11. Lower the axle housing from the vehicle.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.