Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to STABILIZER BAR .

CAUTION: The axle must be supported throughout the procedure to prevent strain on the front brake hose.

Using a suitable jack, support the front axle.
Loosen the shock absorber upper nut.
- Loosen the nut to the top of the threads.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Shock Absorber Upper Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front spring upper retainer bolt and the upper spring retainer.

Fig 2: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Front Spring Upper Retainer Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the radius arm-to-axle nut to remove the spring.

Lower the jack supporting the front axle, then remove the front coil spring from the lower retainer.
- Using a suitable spray lubricant, spray the lower spring and spring retainer. Rotate the spring 180 degrees counterclockwise, tilt the spring outward and remove.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Spring
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.