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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the differential housing cover.
    1. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
    2. Remove the differential housing cover.
  4. Remove the rear brake drums. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM article.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Brake Drums
    G03272696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the differential thrust plate.
    1. Remove and discard the differential thrust plate lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential thrust plate.
      Fig 2: Removing Differential Thrust Plate
      G03272697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
  6. Remove the U-washers.
    1. Push the axle shafts inboard.
    2. Remove the U-washers.
      Fig 3: Removing U-Washers
      G03272698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Axle Shafts
    G03272699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two axle shafts.
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