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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2001VILLAGER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONREAR LEAF SPRINGREMOVAL
2001 Mercury Villager Base
Rear Leaf Spring: Removal
2001 Mercury Villager BaseSECTION Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the U-bolt nuts. Remove the U-bolts. Remove the U-bolt alignment plate. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the rear leaf spring shackle nuts. Remove the rear leaf spring shackle end plate. Remove the rear leaf spring shackle. See Fig 2 .
- Remove the rear leaf spring front nut and bolt. Remove the rear leaf spring. See Fig 3 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.