F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
8. Disconnect the axle end of the anti-wind bar and position it out of the way.
9. On air suspension vehicles, separate the rear spring from the rear axle.
(1) Remove the nuts.
(2) Remove the U-bolts.
(3) Remove the rear spring plates.
(4) Carefully lower the rear axle.
(5) Remove the rear spring spacer.
WARNING: LOWER THE REAR AXLE ONLY ENOUGH TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR SPRING.
10. Remove the rear spring.
(1) Remove the spring to front frame bracket bolt and nut.
(2) Remove the spring to shackle upper bolt and nut.
(3) Remove the rear spring.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE AN AIR SPRING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THERE IS PRESSURE IN THE AIR
SPRING. DO NOT REMOVE ANY COMPONENTS SUPPORTING AN AIR SPRING WITHOUT EITHER EXHAUSTING THE AIR
OR PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE AIR SPRING TO PREVENT VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
