F 150 4WD Pickup V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
approximately 41 degrees from vertical. Pull the RH side of the gate out and away from hinge.
2. Raise the gate back up to approximately 10 degrees from vertical while keeping the RH tailgate pivot close to the hinge. Slide the tailgate to the
right to release the LH hinge.
3. Set the tailgate on a no-scratch surface.
4. Loosen the clamp block machine screw 2-3 turns.
5. Remove the broken torsion rod from the tailgate. If the broken end of the torsion rod is stuck in the clamp block, carry out Steps 6 through 10.
6. Remove the urethane bushing from the RH pivot.
7. From the hole in the base of the RH pivot, drill an 8 mm (0.31 in) access hole through the tailgate inner panel.
