Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
4. Separate the right side parking brake rear cable and conduit from the support spring.
NOTE: Use care not to dislodge the cable support spring from the frame rail.
NOTE: Prior to disconnecting the parking brake rear cable and conduit, 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 parking brake rear cable and conduit from the retainers at the axle. Separate the cable from the frame, and pull the cable
around the front of the rear axle. Tie-wrap the cable to the rear 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 only the two lower shock absorber nuts (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.
