Ford 9L3Z-3078-A Arm Assembly - Front Suspension

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Remove the pivot nuts and bolts from the control arm and then remove it from the frame.

Disconnect the lower link nut from the stabilizer bar, remove the nut and bolt securing the shock/spring assembly, and remove the front and rear bushing nuts and bolts.

Measure the height of the center of the hub to the ground before proceeding. These measurements help ensure proper alignment and suspension adjustment. Additionally, you should loosen the wheel lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle while securely supporting it on jackstands. Remove the wheel.

When dealing with stubborn fasteners due to rust or corrosion, use penetrating oil, wire brushes, and caution. Strategies like applying a sharp blow with a hammer, heating the fastener area, or using breaker bars can help. However, exercise caution to prevent thread damage or fire hazards. Replace difficult-to-unscrew fasteners with new ones. For safety, use reliable jackstands and prefer a hydraulic floor jack for lifting and supporting components during various operations.

The specific components discussed include the rear hub/bearing assemblies, driveaxles, and shock/spring assemblies.

Measure the height of the center of the hub to the ground before proceeding. These measurements help ensure proper alignment and suspension adjustment. Additionally, you should loosen the wheel lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle while securely supporting it on jackstands. Remove the wheel.

The rear suspension for trucks consists of multi-leaf springs, shock absorbers, U-bolts attaching the rear axle assembly to the leaf springs, front hangers with rubber bushings, and shackles connecting the rear ends of the springs to the frame. An anti-wind bar is present in trucks with rear air suspension, preventing axle and spring twisting during braking and acceleration.

The wheel speed sensor needs to be removed from the steering knuckle.