F 350 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
13.
Install the spacer, insulator, right side exhaust heat shield (for EFI engines only), rear washer (or washers) and nut on the radius arm stud behind
the radius arm bracket. Tighten the nut to 109-162 N-m (80-120 ft.lbs.).
REINSTALL RIGHT SIDE FRONT SPRING
14.
Place the spring in position and using long extension and 1-1/8" deep well socket, torque the lower spring retainer nut to 95-135 N-m (70-100
ft.lbs.). Slowly raise the front axle and position spring into spring upper seat.
15.
Position the upper retainer over the coil spring and against the spring upper seat, and install the attaching screw.
16.
Tighten the upper retainer attaching bolt to specifications which follow:
Upper Retainer, 18-24 N-m (13-18 ft.lbs.).
17.
Connect the shock absorber to the lower bracket. Install the lower bolt with head towards the tire and tighten nut to 55-81 N-m (40-60 ft.lbs.).
18.
Reinstall front stabilizer bar (if so equipped). Tighten nut to 70-100 N-m (52-74 ft.lbs.).
19.
Reinstall front calipers and axle "I" beam, hand tighten axle pivot bracket nut and bolt. (NOTE: Final torque is given in Step 34).
