Ford 1961 Comet Service Specifications Handbook page 12

REAR SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
Rear Springs:
Number of Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Spring Size (Inches) .................... 50.0 x 2.0
Tread {Inches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54.5
Type of Component Parts:
Rear Shock Absorbers . . . . .. Telescopic, Non-adjustable
Rear Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leaf Type, Semi-elliptical,
Longitudinally Mounted
Rear Spring Mounting:
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fixed Compressed Rubber Bushing
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Compression Shackle
TORQUES (LBS.-FT.)
Rear Shock Absorber Upper and Lower
Retaining Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-25
Rear Spring Rear Shackle Bolt Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13-20
Rear Spring to Rear Axle "U" Bolt Nuts . . . . . . . . .. 13-20
Rear Spring to Rear Spring Front Hanger Bolt Nut . . . 30-40
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