Q: How to Ensure Proper Maintenance of the Leaf Spring on a Ford Excursion?
A: When changing the leaf spring of Super Duty F-250, F-350, and Excursion, elevate the vehicle, take away the wheel and stabilize the rear axle. Disassemble the spring assembly at the back with U-bolts and brackets. To install it, follow the steps but with reversed fasteners and remember to check the correct values of torque. Always use equivalent parts.
Q: How to service and repair the leaf spring on Ford Ranger?
A: To service the leaf spring, ensure the vehicle is in neutral on a hoist. Support the rear axle, replace the lower shock absorber bolt, and tighten to 80 Nm. Remove U-bolt nuts, reinstall, and tighten to 103 Nm. Replace other bolts as specified, then reverse the removal procedure.