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Axle Assembly: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps may contain installation instructions.
  1. Remove the spare wheel.

    Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD271687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Drain the differential fluid. Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the rear halfshafts. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
  4. Remove the rear stabilizer bar. Refer to: Rear Stabilizer Bar .
  5. Remove the muffler. Refer to: Muffler (309-00).
    1. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange to maintain alignment during installation.
    2. Remove and discard the driveshaft flange to pinion flange bolts.

      Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

    3. NOTE: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange or damage to the component may occur.

      Separate the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange and support the driveshaft. Use the General Equipment: Punch.

    4. Support the driveshaft. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties.
    GFD271688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Using the transmission jack support the rear axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack.
    GFD271689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the bolts and the muffler heat shield.
    GFD271690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles equipped electronic limited-slip differential 

  9. NOTE: Ensure the eLSD wiring harnesses disconnect prior to lowering the axle.

    Position aside the eLSD HCU electrical wiring harness.

    • Disconnect the HCU electrical connectors.

    • Detach the HCU electrical wiring harness retainers.

    GFD271691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  10. Remove and discard the rear differential mounting nuts.

    Torque: 98 lb.ft (133 Nm)

    GFD271692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.

    Torque: 98 lb.ft (133 Nm)

    GFD271693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Gently down the transmission jack. Pull forward and remove the rear axle assembly.
GFD271694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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