F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower
REMOVAL
1. Loosen the lug nut.
(1) Remove the center cap.
(2) With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, loosen, but do not remove, the lug nut.
CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized lug nut. Heat can damage the wheel and the wheel bearings.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
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. 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.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(1) Remove the lug nuts.
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the disc brake rotor splash shield.
5. Remove the upper shock absorber nut and washer.
