Ford Ranger EV (2001 year). Manual — part 25

204-02-5

204-02-5

Rear Suspension

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

7.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Remove the two LH and RH harness clamp
bolts.

8.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Disconnect the brake lines from the axle.

1

Unclip the ABS wire from the axle.

2

Remove the brake line bracket bolt.

9.

Unclip the brake line.

10. Remove the LH and RH lower shock mount

bolts.

204-02-6

204-02-6

Rear Suspension

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

11. Install the special tool to flatten the LH rear

spring.

12. Position the front spring clamp.

13. Position the rear spring clamp.

14. Tighten the spring clamps alternately until the

spring is parallel to the bar of the special tool.

204-02-7

204-02-7

Rear Suspension

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

15. Remove the LH spring clamping plate.

16. Remove the rear axle.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the

bolt until the vehicle has been lowered and
the rear suspension is in the curb position.

Position the spring and install the rear through
bolt.

•

Hand tighten the bolt.

2.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the bolt until the
vehicle has been lowered and the rear
suspension is in the curb position.

Install the front through bolt.

•

Hand tighten the bolt.

3.

Position the upper spring insulator between the
spring and the axle.

204-02-8

204-02-8

Rear Suspension

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

4.

Install the special tools to flatten both the rear
springs.

5.

Position the front spring clamps.

6.

Position the rear spring clamps.

7.

Tighten the spring clamps alternately until the
spring is parallel to the bar of the special tool.