Removal And Installation: Spring: Notes

1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Notes
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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Spring Components With Torque Specifications
GF0044632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W520116 U-bolt nut (4 required)
2 N803914 U-bolt (2 required) (E-150, E-250 and E-350 Van and wagon)
2 5705 U-bolt (2 required) (E-450)
2 N804419 U-bolt (2 required) (E-350 Regular cab and cutaway)
3 5798 U-bolt plate
4 W713561 Leaf spring front bracket bolt
5 N807044 Leaf spring front bracket flag nut (RH side)
5 2B615 Leaf spring front bracket flag nut (LH side)
6 N806568 Leaf spring shackle-to-bracket bolt
7 N805408 Leaf spring shackle-to-bracket flag nut
8 5560 Leaf spring
9 W707529 Leaf spring-to-shackle bolt
10 W520115 Leaf spring-to-shackle nut
11 5776 Leaf spring shackle
12 18125 Shock absorber
13 W520214 Shock absorber lower nut
14 W708737 Shock absorber lower bolt
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