Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
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Raise and support vehicle.
6.
Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies.
7.
Remove 0-rings from both rear hubs.
8.
Remove inspection cover from left side frame rail above the rear axle.
9.
On vehicles equipped with coil spring suspension, remove left rear coil spring as follows:
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Place hydraulic jack under axle housing.
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Raise jack slightly to release tension on rear axle components.
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Remove both rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts.
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Remove both sway bar to sway bar link retaining bolts. Position sway bar away from links.
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Lower jack enough to release spring tension.
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Remove left rear spring.
10.
On vehicles equipped with air suspension, remove left rear air spring as follows:
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Disconnect air spring electrical connector.
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Disconnect air spring air line.
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Remove air spring upper and lower retaining clips.
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Compress air spring as necessary to give enough clearance to remove spring.
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Remove left rear air spring.
11.
Use fan to purge gas vapor from under vehicle.
12.
Disconnect and plug EVAP canister vapor line.
13.
Disconnect EVAP canister electrical connector.
14.
Remove canister retaining nuts, then the canister.
