F 150 2WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the outer tie-rod end ball stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the outer tie-rod end nut and separate the tie-rod end from the wheel spindle.
4. NOTE: Position the outer tie rod end as necessary to remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Remove the shock absorber lower nut, bolt and the shock absorber and spring assembly.
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Discard the nut and bolt.
5. For additional information regarding disassembly and assembly of the shock absorber and spring assembly, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring
Assembly.
Installation
1. NOTE: Do not tighten the lower shock nut at this time.
Install the shock absorber and spring assembly and loosely install the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
2. NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the outer tie-rod end ball stud from turning while installing the nut.
Position the outer tie-rod end and install the nut.
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Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
3. Install the 3 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
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Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
4. Install the wheel and tire.
5. With the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 475 Nm (351 lb-ft).
Rear
Spring
