F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel spindle, the front spring, and the front stabilizer bar (if so equipped).
2. Remove the spring lower seat from the radius arm, and then remove the bolt and nut that attach the radius arm to the front I-beam axle.
3. Remove the axle-to-frame pivot bracket bolt and nut.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the axle-to-frame pivot bracket. Install the bolt and nut finger-tight.
2. Position the opposite end of the axle to the radius arm. Install the attaching bolt from underneath through the bracket, radius arm and axle.
3. Install the spring lower seat and front spring insulator on the radius arm so hole in the seat indexes over the arm-to-axle bolt and the pin on the
spring seat engages the slot in the radius arm.
4. Install the front spring.
5. Install the front wheel spindle.
6. If so equipped, install front stabilizer bar.
7. Lower the vehicle. With the weight on the suspension, tighten the axle-to-frame pivot bolt to 163-203 Nm (120-150 ft. lbs.).
