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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 122 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSPRING - F-250/F-350REMOVAL
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Spring - F-250/F-350: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Single Rear Wheels . Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Dual Rear Wheels .
  2. Support the rear axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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    1. Remove and discard the U-bolt nuts.
    2. Remove the U-bolt plate.
    3. Remove and discard the U-bolts.
    GFD200414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with midship fuel tank.

    For the LH spring, lower the fuel tank to gain access to the spring-to-frame bolt. Refer to: Fuel Tank - Vehicles With: Midship Fuel Tank 6.2L V8 . Refer to: Fuel Tank - Vehicles With: Midship Fuel Tank 6.8L Triton-30V - V10 . Refer to: Fuel Tank - Vehicles With: Midship Fuel Tank 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel .

  5. Remove and discard the spring-to-frame nut and bolt.
    GFD200415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove and discard the spring shackle-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
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  7. Remove the rear spring assembly.
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  8. If necessary. Remove and discard the spring-to-shackle bolt and nut and remove the spring shackle.
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