Section 04-02: Suspension, Rear
1996 F-Series and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Symptom Chart — Rear Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION
ConditionPossible SourceAction
  • Squeak
  • Loose mounting bolts.
  • TIGHTEN.
 
  • Loose shackle bushing.
  • REPLACE.
 
  • Loose rear spring.
  • INSTALL rear spring anti-squeak inserts (if none currently installed).
  • Rear Spring Clamp Damaged
  • Service worn or damaged rear spring clamp.
  • INSTALL new rear spring clamp.
  • Metal Burrs Rubbing Between the Leaves
  • Clip rivet.
  • REMOVE burrs.
  • Body Rolls
  • Weak stabilizer bar.
  • REPLACE stabilizer bar.
 
  • Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bushing(s).
  • REPLACE stabilizer bar bushing(s).
 
  • Worn or deteriorated shock/strut.
  • REPLACE shock/strut assembly.
  • Poor Riding Comfort
  • Worn or deteriorated shock/strut.
  • REPLACE shock/strut assembly.
  • Body Leans
  • Weak rear spring.
  • REPLACE rear spring.
 
  • Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bushing(s).
  • REPLACE stabilizer bar bushing(s).
  • Abnormal Noise from Suspension System
  • Looseness of peripheral connections.
  • TIGHTEN the peripheral connections.
 
  • Worn or deteriorated shock.
  • REPLACE shock.
 
  • Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bushing(s).
  • REPLACE stabilizer bar bushing(s).
  • General Driving Instability
  • Worn or deteriorated shock.
  • REPLACE shock assembly.
 
  • Worn or deteriorated stabilizer bar bushing(s).
  • REPLACE stabilizer bar bushing(s).
 
  • Improperly adjusted wheel alignment.
 
  • Damaged or unbalanced wheel(s).
  • CHECK wheel balance. BALANCE if necessary. REFER to Section 04-04.