Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Loosen the lug nuts.
(1) Remove the center cap with plastic coated tip of lug wrench.
(2) With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, loosen the lug nuts.
CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized lug nut. Heat can damage the wheel and the wheel bearings.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(1) Remove the lug nuts.
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Use Hi-Lift Jack to support the rear axle.
