F 250 4WD HD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear Spring Anti-Squeak Insert
1. Raise the vehicle by the frame so the rear axle hangs freely.
2. Provide clearance between the leaves of the spring to allow insertion of the rear spring anti-squeak inserts. This will require either the removal of
the restraining bolt on the rear spring clamp, or the bending of the wrap-around clip ends, depending upon the type of clip. A prybar can be used at
time of tip liner insertion to gain additional clearance.
3. Slide the rear spring anti-squeak insert between the leaves until the liner extends approximately 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) beyond the tip of the lower
leaf.
NOTE: Do not attempt to install a rear spring anti-squeak insert between the lowest primary leaf and the short, 12.70 mm (1/2-inch) thick
secondary leaf found at the bottom of the leaf stack on some assemblies.
4. Position a jack, such as Rotunda Hi-Lift Jack 164-R3508 or 164-R3513 or equivalent and rain the rear axle to load the rear springs placing the
leaves in contact with one another at the clip locations.
5. Install rear spring clamps or install the replacement service clip.
NOTE: On some of the rear spring anti-squeak inserts, sections of the edge used to center the rear spring anti-squeak inserts on the spring leaves
may need to be trimmed off to accommodate the rear spring clamp.
