Torsion Bars; Removal & Installation - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

2. Disconnect the shock absorber at the lower shock stud. Remove the nut securing the lower retainer to
spring seat. Remove the lower retainer.
3. Lower the axle as far as it will go without stretching the brake hose and tube assembly. The axle
should now be unsupported without hanging by the brake hose. If not, then either remove the caliper
or use Strut Spring Compressor Tool, T81P−5310−A or equivalent. Remove the spring.
4. If there is a lot of slack in the brake hose assembly, a pry bar can be used to lift the spring over the
bolt that passes through the lower spring seat.
5. Rotate the spring so the built−in retainer on the upper spring seat is cleared.
6. Remove the spring from the vehicle.
To install:
7. If removed, install the bolt in the axle arm and install the nut all the way down. Install the spring
lower seat and lower insulator. On the 1111−14 Explorer, also install the stabilizer bar mounting
bracket and spring spacer.
8. With the axle in the lowest position, install the top of the spring in the upper seat. Rotate the spring
into position.
9. Lift the lower end of the spring over the bolt.
10. Raise the axle slowly until the spring is seated in the lower spring upper seat. Install the lower retainer
and nut.
11. Connect the shock absorber to the lower shock stud.
12. Remove the jack and jackstands and lower vehicle.

Torsion Bars

Only the Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger models use torsion bars.
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