
UNITIZED TRANSAXLE
Unitized Transaxle Removal
2005 FE350 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
Page 16-11
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6. Remove the lower shock mounting hardware from both rear shocks
(Figure 16-20, Page 16-11)
.
7. If equipped with a stabilizer bar, remove the two belts securing the stabilizer bar to the stabilizer bar links.
See Section 9 – Rear Suspension in the appropriate maintenance and service manual.
8. Position a floor jack under the vehicle frame crossmember or trailer hitch mount
(Figure 16-21,
Page 16-11)
.
9. Raise vehicle just enough to relieve tension from leaf springs, then remove the bolts securing the leaf
springs to the shackles
(Figure 16-22, Page 16-11)
.
10. Remove the bolts securing the leaf springs to their front mounts
(Figure 16-23, Page 16-11)
.
Figure 16-20 Shock Absorbers
Figure 16-21 Floor Jack
Figure 16-22 Rear Shackles
Figure 16-23 Spring Retainer Bolts
Disconnect shock
absorbers at
lower mounts.
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LIFTING POSITION
FOR CARRYALL 2
AND CARRYALL 2 PLUS
Position floorjack under
hitch bracket or frame.
LIFTING POSITION FOR
CARRYALL 6, VILLAGER
AND TRANSPORTER VEHICLES
Remove bolts, then
rotate shackles up
and away from springs.