Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Spring
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.
