Section 04-02: Suspension, Rear | 1996 F-Series and Bronco Workshop Manual |
Raise the vehicle by the frame (5005) so the rear axle (4001) hangs freely.
Provide clearance between the leaves of the spring to allow insertion of the rear spring anti-squeak inserts (5586). This will require either the removal of the restraining bolt on the rear spring clamp (5724), or the bending of the wrap-around clip ends, depending upon the type of clip. A prybar may be used at time of tip liner insertion to gain additional clearance.
NOTE: Do not attempt to install a rear spring anti-squeak insert between the lowest primary leaf and the short, 12.70mm (0.50-inch) thick secondary leaf found at the bottom of the leaf stack on some assemblies.
Slide the rear spring anti-squeak insert between the leaves until the liner extends approximately 6.35mm (0.25 inch) beyond the tip of the lower leaf.
Position a jack, such as Rotunda Hi-Lift Jack 164-R3508 or 164-R3513 or equivalent and raise the rear axle to load the rear springs (5560) placing the leaves in contact with one another at the clip locations.
NOTE: On some of the rear spring anti-squeak inserts, sections of the edge used to center the rear spring anti-squeak inserts on the spring leaves may need to be trimmed off to accommodate the rear spring clamp.
Install rear spring clamps or install the replacement service clip.