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Removal Bronco & F150

  1. Raise vehicle on a hoist or jack and install safety stands under radius arm brackets. Remove wheel and tire. Remove caliper. Position jack under axle arm and remove upper coil spring retainers. Lower jack and remove coil spring, cushion and lower spring seat.
    NOTE: Axle arm must be supported on jack throughout spring removal. Hang caliper to frame. DO NOT hang by brake hose.
  2. Disconnect shock absorber at radius arm and upper mounting bracket. Remove stud and spring seat at radius arm and axle arm. Remove bolt securing upper attachment to axle arm radius to lower attachment axle arm.
  3. Disconnect vent tube at differential housing. Discard hose clamps. Remove vent fitting and install a 1/8" pipe plug. Remove pivot bolt securing right axle arm to crossmember.
  4. Remove and discard keystone clamps and remove boot from shaft. Remove right drive axle and pull axle shaft from the slip shaft. Position a jack under differential housing. Remove bolt securing left axle to crossmember. Remove left drive axle.
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