2005 Ford Pickup F150

2005 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - F150 Pickup

2005 SUSPENSION

Rear Suspension - F150 Pickup

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm lb-ft
Rear Suspension
Shock absorber, upper 90 66
Shock absorber, lower 90 66
Rear caliper bolts 32 24
U-bolt nuts (light duty) 115 85
U-bolt nuts (heavy duty) 250 184
Spring/frame nut (front) 300 222
Spring/shackle nut (rear) 133 98
Spring shackle/frame nut 133 98

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

REAR SUSPENSION

CAUTION: Do not lubricate the stabilizer bar bushings for any reason.

The rear suspension system consists of the following components:

 Shock absorber
 A semi-elliptic leaf-type rear spring
 Wheel and tire assembly
 Rear axle jounce bumpers

For additional information on the rear wheel and tire assembly, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

REAR SUSPENSION

Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SUSPENSION - EXPLODED VIEW

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this article.

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SHOCK ABSORBER

SPECIAL TOOL(S) CHART

Hi-Lift Jack
014-00942 or equivalent

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of
vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service
expense. New fasteners must be installed with the same part number or an
equivalent part if installation is necessary. Do not use a replacement part
of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as
specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these
parts. Orientation of the fasteners is also important. Make sure the
fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when
removed.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING &
LIFTING .

WARNING: Lower the rear axle only enough to gain access to the rear spring.

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Fig. 2: Using Jack To Support And Lower Rear Axle Housing Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Use the jack to support and lower the rear axle housing assembly.

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose.

3. Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and the brake caliper. Position the brake caliper aside using mechanic's
wire.
4. Remove the upper shock absorber bolt.
 To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

5. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.

 To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

6. Remove the shock absorber.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

SPRING

SPECIAL TOOL(S) CHART

Hi-Lift Jack
014-00942 or equivalent
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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical components because they affect

performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result
in major service expense. New fasteners must be installed with the same
component number or an equivalent component if installation is
necessary. Do not use a replacement component of lesser quality or
substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during
reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these components.
Orientation of the fasteners is also important. Make sure the fasteners are
installed in the same direction as they were in when removed.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING &
LIFTING .
2. If removing the left rear spring, lower the fuel tank to gain access to the spring shackle bolt. For
additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
 To install, tighten to 300 Nm (222 lb-ft).

WARNING: Lower the rear axle only enough to gain access to the rear spring.

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Fig. 3: Using Jack To Support And Lower Rear Axle Housing Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Use the jack to support and lower the rear axle housing assembly.
4. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.
 To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

5. If removing the right rear spring, remove the muffler to gain access to the spring shackle bolt. For
additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
 To install, tighten to 300 Nm (222 lb-ft).

6. Remove the rear spring shackle bolt.

 To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).

7. Remove the 4 U-bolt nuts and the U-bolt plate.

 Tighten in a cross pattern to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) in 3 steps.

 Light duty: To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

 Heavy duty: To install, tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).

8. Remove the spring and the U-bolts.

9. On 4WD vehicles, make sure the spacer is correctly seated between the axle and spring stack, with the
nose pointed inward.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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