Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 1806

Fig. 9: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Insulator 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.  

SPRING 

 

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Fig. 10: Identifying Special Tools 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal 

1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts. Remove the rear wheel center caps. With the weight of the vehicle on the 

wheels, loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts.  

2. Raise and support the vehicle.  

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.  

4. Use the Hi-Lift Jack to support the rear axle (4001). 

CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat can damage the 

wheel and the wheel bearings.

 

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Fig. 11: Supporting Rear Axle 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

WARNING:

Lower the rear axle only enough to gain access to the rear spring.

 

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Fig. 12: Separating Rear Spring From Axle 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Separate the rear spring (5560) 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. On 4x4 vehicles, remove the rear spring spacer.  

6. Remove the rear spring. 1) Remove the bolt and nut. 2) Remove the bolt and nut. 3) Remove the rear 

spring. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2002-03 SUSPENSION Rear - F150 Pickup