F 250 4WD Pickup L6-300 4.9L (1982)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Spring
EXC. 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
1.
Raise front of vehicle and support with stands. Support axle with a suitable jack. The axle must be supported when replacing spring and not be
permitted to hang by brake hose. If length of brake hose is not sufficient to permit spring replacement, it will be necessary to remove the
disc brake caliper. Do not suspend caliper by brake hose, if removed.
2.
Disconnect shock absorber from lower mounting.
3.
Remove spring upper retainer attaching bolts and the retainer.
4.
Remove spring lower retainer attaching nut and the retainer.
5.
Lower axle slowly and remove spring from vehicle.
6.
Reverse procedure to install.
F-150 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODELS & BRONCO
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove shock absorber to lower bracket attaching bolt.
3.
Remove spring lower retainer attaching nuts from inside coil spring.
4.
Remove spring upper retainer attaching screw and the upper retainer.
5.
Place jack stands under frame side rails and lower axle to relieve spring tension. The axle must be supported when replacing spring and not be
permitted to hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to permit spring replacement, it will be necessary to
remove the disc brake caliper. Do not suspend caliper by brake hose, if removed.
6.
Remove spring and lower retainer.
7.
Reverse procedure to install.
