Removal (Bronco II & Ranger)
- Raise and support vehicle under radius arm brackets. Disconnect driveshaft from front axle yoke. Remove wheel and tire.
- Remove disc brake calipers. Remove cotter pin and nut retaining tie rod to spindle. Disconnect linkage from spindle.
- Position jack under axle arm and compress coil spring. Remove nut retaining lower part of spring to axle arm. Lower jack and remove coil spring, spacer, seat and stud.
- Remove bolt and nut and disconnect shock absorber from radius arm bracket. Remove stud and bolts connecting radius arm bracket and radius arm to axle arm. Remove bracket and radius arm.
- Remove pivot bolt securing right hand axle arm assembly to crossmember. Remove keystone clamps securing axle shaft boot from axle shaft slip yoke and axle shaft. Slide over rubber boot.
- Disconnect right driveshaft from slip yoke assembly. Lower jack and remove right axle arm assembly. Position another jack under differential housing.
- Remove bolt connecting left axle arm to crossmember. Lower jacks and remove left axle arm.