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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.

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