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Removal And Installation: Spring: Removal

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WARNING: Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber or strut tube. The shock absorber and strut tube are gas pressurized and could explode if heated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Keep all body parts clear of shock absorbers or strut rods. Shock absorbers or struts can extend unassisted. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  2. Support the rear axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD173531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove and discard the rear shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
    GFD173535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove and discard the 4 U-bolt nuts.
    2. Remove the U-bolt plate.
    3. Remove and discard the 2 U-bolts.
    GFD173536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. For the LH spring. Lower the fuel tank to gain access to the spring-to-frame bolt. Refer to: Fuel Tank - 2.7L EcoBoost . Refer to: Fuel Tank - 3.5L EcoBoost . Refer to: Fuel Tank - 3.5L Duratec . Refer to: Fuel Tank - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
  6. For the RH spring. Remove the muffler to gain access to the spring-to-frame bolt. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - 2.7L EcoBoost . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - 3.5L EcoBoost . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - 3.5L Duratec . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
  7. Remove and discard the spring-to-frame nut and bolt.
    GFD173537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove and discard the spring shackle-to-frame nut and bolt.
    GFD173538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Only lower the axle enough to gain access to remove the spring.

    1. Lower the axle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
    2. Remove the spring and shackle assembly.

    GFD173539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. If necessary. Remove and discard the spring-to-shackle bolt and nut and remove the spring shackle.
    GFD173540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  11. Remove the 4WD spring spacer.
GFD173541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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