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Removal (Semi-Floating)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly and brake drum. Remove housing cover, and drain lubricant.
  2. Remove differential pinion shaft lock bolt and remove pinion shaft. See Figure . Push axle shaft inward and remove "C" locks.
    CAUTION: DO NOT  damage "O" ring in axle shaft groove under "C" lock.
  3. Remove axle shaft, being careful not to cut axle seal. Using a slide hammer and puller, remove bearing and oil seal as a unit.
    NOTE: Aerostar and Explorer models use a plastic housing cover. Housing cover and retaining bolts must be replaced. DO NOT  reuse housing cover or retaining bolts. All other models use a metal housing cover and can be reused. No gasket, other than silicone sealant, is used. Housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of sealant application.
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