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Axle Shaft: Removal

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    WARNING: When equipped with rear air springs, the electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the LH side of the luggage compartment. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
    Fig 1: Locating Air Suspension Service Switch
    G04582868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Turn the air suspension switch off.
    2. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    NOTE: When removing the rear brake caliper in this procedure, it is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic lines.
  2. Remove the rear brake caliper and the brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
    • Support the rear brake caliper with mechanics wire.
  3. Position the rear brake anti-lock aside.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the sensor.
      Fig 2: Removing Sensor
      G04582869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
    5. CAUTION: Once the differential pinion shaft has been removed, turning the differential case or an axle shaft can cause the differential pinion gears to fall out of the assembly. This can result in chipped or damaged components.
  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
      Fig 3: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
      G04582870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft U-washer groove.
  6. Remove the axle shaft U-washer.
    1. Push the axle shaft inboard.
    2. Remove the U-washer.
      Fig 4: Removing Axle Shaft U-Washer
      G04582871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Reinstall the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Push the axle shaft outboard.
    2. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    3. Install the differential pinion shaft lock bolt finger-tight.
      Fig 5: Installing Differential Pinion Shaft
      G04582872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Axle Shaft
    G04582873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the axle shaft.
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