Rear Suspension Spring Service and Repair for E 250 Van (1982)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear
E-100---350
1.
Raise rear of vehicle and support at frame. Support axle with a suitable jack.
2.
Disconnect shock absorbers from lower mountings.
3.
Remove 2 U-bolts and the U-bolt plate.
4.
On E-100---150 models, lower axle assembly and remove upper and lower rear shackle bolts, then pull rear shackle assembly from bracket and
spring. Remove spring mounting nut and bolt, then lower spring assembly from vehicle.
5.
On E-250---350 models, lower axle assembly and remove spring front bolt from hanger. Remove 2 attaching bolts from rear of spring, then lower
spring assembly from vehicle.
6.
On all models, reverse procedure to install.