Section 01-04: Pickup Box
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 Regular and SuperCab Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Shimming, Axle

 

  1. Raise vehicle frame until the weight is off the rear springs, with the tires still touching the floor.

  1. Loosen the spring U-bolts to allow the axle to separate from the spring.

  1. On the low side of the vehicle, position one shim (D7TZ-5742-A) between the spring and the spring tie bolt head through the hole in the shim. On 4x4 vehicles, position shim between the rear spring and axle spacer. Tape may be used to hold the shim in position.

  1. Make sure the spring leaves are properly aligned and the spring U-bolts contact spring assembly edges or axle seat.

  1. Tighten the spring U-bolt so the spring tie bolt head, which extends through the shim, enters axle seat hole.

  1. Torque U-bolt nuts on F-150 to 102-135 Nm (75-100 lb-ft), on F-250 and F-350 to 203-284 Nm (150-210 lb-ft).