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Removal And Installation: Spring: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.

All vehicles 

  1. For the LH spring. Lower the fuel tank to gain access to the spring-to-frame bolt. Refer to: Fuel Tank (2.7L) . Refer to: Fuel Tank (3.0L) . Refer to: Fuel Tank (3.3L) . Refer to Fuel Tank (3.5L) . Refer to Fuel Tank - Vehicles With: Police Pack (3.5L) . Refer to: Fuel Tank (5.0L) .
  2. For the RH spring. Remove the muffler to gain access to the spring-to-frame bolt. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (2.7L) . Refer to: Rear Muffler (3.0L) . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (3.3L) . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (3.5L) . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (5.0L) .
  3. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  4. Support the rear axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD457795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. GFD457796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1. Remove and discard the rear shock absorber lower nut and bolt.

    1. Remove and discard the U-bolt nuts.
    2. Remove the U-bolt plate.
    3. Remove and discard the U-bolts.
    GFD457797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove and discard the spring-to-frame nut and bolt.
    GFD457798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove and discard the spring shackle-to-frame nut and bolt.
    GFD457799Courtesy 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: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    2. Remove the spring and shackle assembly.

    GFD457800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. If necessary. Remove and discard the spring-to-shackle bolt and nut and remove the spring shackle.
    GFD457801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    vehicles 

  11. Remove the 4WD spring spacer.
GFD457802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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