E 350 V10-6.8L (2007)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front
Front
Spring
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in
major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement
part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of
these parts.
1. Remove the stabilizer bar.
2. 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.
3. Remove and discard the shock absorber upper nut.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
4. Remove and discard the front spring upper bracket bolt and the upper bracket.
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To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
5. 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.
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Using a suitable spray lubricant, spray the lower spring and spring retainer. Rotate the spring 180 degrees counterclockwise, tilt the spring
outward and remove.
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If the radius arm-to-axle nut has been loosened, to install, tighten to 300 Nm (221 ft. lbs.)
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.