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Axle Shafts: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assemblies and brake drums. Working through hole in flange, remove nuts retaining wheel bearing retainer plate.
  2. Using a slide hammer on axle shaft flange pull axle shaft from housing. Remove backing plate, and suspend from frame with wire. Remove oil seal, using seal remover and slide hammer.
    Fig 1: Bronco II & Ranger 6 3/4" Integral Housing Axle Assembly
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    NOTE: If axle is removed for service or overhaul, a new oil seal and backing plate gasket must be used.