Aerostar 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
6.
Install the springs on the truck.
1985 THROUGH 1988 MODEL YEAR TRUCKS BUILT BEFORE 3/30/88: (These trucks do not have sleeves over the upper coils of the rear springs.)
1.
Obtain a set of 1989 model year service springs. Refer to the parts block for specific application.
2.
Perform Steps 1 through 6 of the previous procedure.
REPAIR EXCEPTIONS:
NOTE:
1986-87 AEROSTAR 1200 LB. PAYLOAD VANS HAVE SINGLE STAGE, CONSTANT COIL DIAMETER, REAR SPRINGS AND
WILL NOT EXHIBIT THE NOISE. THIS REPAIR SHOULD NOT BE DONE.
NOTE:
1990 MODEL YEAR TRUCKS BUILT AFTER 6/30/90, WILL NOT EXHIBIT THIS CONDITION. THESE TRUCKS HAVE THE
PRODUCTION SLEEVE EXTENDED TO WITHIN ONE FULL TURN (3600) OF THE UPPER SPRING PIGTAIL. DO NOT PERFORM
THIS REPAIR.