Rear Suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear Suspension System

WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes 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.

The rear suspension system for the F-Super Duty utilizes a solid driving axle supported by shock absorbers and semi-elliptic, leaf-type rear springs. The rear suspension also incorporates a stabilizer bar to enhance vehicle stability. Rear vehicle height can be adjusted through the use of shims placed between the axle and the leaf springs. The rear suspension consists of these components:
^ Shock absorbers
^ Leaf springs
^ Stabilizer bar
^ Stabilizer bar links
^ Axle jounce bumpers

Observe all safety precautions when servicing the rear suspension system.