OEM 2001 Ford F-150 Coil Springs

2001 Ford F-150 Coil Springs Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair Rear Coil Springs on 2001 Ford F-150?

  A: Service procedures for the rear coil spring begin with loosening the rear wheel lug nuts but leaving them intact while making sure the vehicle weight rests on the wheels. First raise the vehicle and install support before taking off both wheel and tire from the vehicle. The hi-lift jack must support the rear axle at a lower height that provides sufficient access to the rear spring. Free the rear spring from the axle by unthreading both nuts and U-bolts and removing rear spring plates followed by gradual descent of the rear axle. 4x4 vehicle owners must first remove the rear spring spacer after which they properly remove the rear spring from its position by disconnecting essential bolts and nuts. The new rear spring requires placement then fastening with bolts and nuts for installation. The installation process requires placing the rear spring spacer of 4x4 vehicles in position before attaching U-bolts and rear spring plates and tightening the associated nuts. Remove the hi-lift jack from the vehicle before reinstalling both the wheel assembly with its tire.