F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Axle Pivot Bracket
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front spring.
2. Remove the axle pivot nut and bolt. Pull the pivot end of the axle down and out of the bracket.
3. Remove the four retaining nuts and bolts, and remove the axle pivot bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the axle pivot bracket to the front crossmember. Loosely install the bolts and retainer nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
NOTE: The two rearward vertical bolts must be installed with the bolt heads next to the engine oil pan to maintain the required clearance. The
bolt and retainer assembly must be installed with the bolt heads on the inside surface of the pivot bracket.
2. To obtain correct positioning of the axle pivot brackets, tighten the two forward (horizontal) fasteners to 88-118 Nm (65-87 ft. lbs.) first. Then
tighten the two rearward (vertical) bolts and nuts (at top of front crossmember) to 113-153 Nm (83-113 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the front spring.
