Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
4. Disconnect the parking brake cable.
1. Loosen the adjusting nut at the parking brake cable equalizer, until the right side (upper) and left side (lower) cable anchors are free from the
equalizer retaining slots.
Disconnect the cables at the equalizer.
2. Slide the boxed end of a 13 mm wrench over the rear parking brake cable and onto the cable conduit retainer. Depress the retainer locking tabs
and pull the cable conduit toward the rear of the vehicle and out from the parking brake cable support bracket. Repeat for the opposite cable.
3. Separate the left side rear parking brake cable from the support spring at the frame rail. Tie-wrap the cable to the axle.
4. Separate the right side rear parking brake cable from the support spring.
NOTE: Use care so as not to dislodge the cable support spring from the frame rail.
NOTE: Prior to disconnecting the rear parking brake cables, note left and right side cable routing. Also, to maintain proper adjustment,
measure and record the distance from the top of the parking brake cable equalizer adjusting nut to the end of the stud.
5. Disconnect the right side rear parking brake cable from the retainers at the axle. Separate the cable from the frame and pull the cable around the
front of the axle. Tie-wrap the cable to the axle.
6. Disconnect the rear brake anti-lock sensor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the rear axle brake hose and rear axle vent tube at the frame.
8. Remove the two lower shock absorber nuts only (one on each side).
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BOLTS AT THIS TIME.
9. Lower the vehicle until the tires are in contact with the floor. Support the front of the rear axle housing.
10. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts.
