Q: How to service and repair the radius arm in the front suspension on Ford E-150 Econoline?
A: To mend the radius arm of the front suspension, take out front coil spring, radius arm-to-axle nut and bolt, and spring retainer. Removal of the radius arm and checking of all rubber components in terms of wear. Install defective components, and reassemble the component reversing the steps to remove the defect.
Q: How should the radius arm be serviced on F-250 and F-350 to avoid significant service costs on Ford F-350 Super Duty?
A: Service on radius arm F-250 / F-350 models: Suspension fasteners are rather expensive to replace due to their fragile nature. Take care when handling these items.Always use a part number and follow the torque values.Take the spring off, change front and rear nuts and bolts and fit the new radius arm with the same process in reverse.