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

4. Slowly lower the axle until all spring tension is released and adequate clearance exists to remove the
spring from its mounting.
5. Remove the spring by rotating the upper coil out of the tabs in the upper spring seat. Remove the
spacer and the seat.
The axle must be supported on the jack throughout spring removal and installation, and must not be permitted
to hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to provide adequate clearance for
removal and installation of the spring, the disc brake caliper must be removed from the spindle. After
removal, the caliper must be placed on the frame or otherwise supported to prevent suspending the caliper
from the brake line hose. These precautions are absolutely necessary to prevent serious damage to the tube
portion of the caliper hose assembly!
6. If required, remove the stud from the axle assembly.
To install:
7. If removed, install the stud on the axle and torque to 190−230 ft. lbs. Install the lower seat and spacer
over the stud.
8. Place the spring in position and slowly raise the front axle. Ensure springs are positioned correctly in
the upper spring seats.
9. Position the spring lower retainer over the stud and lower seat and torque the attaching nut to 70−100
ft. lbs.
10. Position the shock absorber to the lower stud and install the attaching nut. Tighten the nut to 41−63 ft.
lbs. Lower the vehicle.

Torsion Bars

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