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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
  3. Remove the disc brake caliper bolts and position aside the disc brake caliper.
    • Using mechanic's wire, position aside the disc brake caliper.
    Fig 1: Removing Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
    G03944168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the brake disc.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Brake Disc
    G03913262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G03960000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
    Fig 4: Removing U-Washers
    G03960001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the U-washers.
    1. Push in on the axle shafts.
    2. Remove the 2 U-washers.
    7. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seals.
    Fig 5: Removing Axle Shaft
    G03883950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 axle shafts.
      NOTE: If the Diagnostic Chart has directed the servicing of the differential clutch packs, the packs can be removed at this point. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE AND RING GEAR - TRACTION-LOK .
    • Remove the differential gears by rotating the 2 differential pinion gears and washers to the differential case window.
    • Remove the 2 differential side gears and clutch packs and tag them "right" and "left".
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