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Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: 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 and discard the front wheel hub nut.
  3. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
  4. Remove the lower arm pinch bolt and nut from the lower arm.
  5. Separate the lower arm from the front wheel knuckle.
  6. Using the special tool, separate the front drive halfshaft from the front wheel hub.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (205-D070)
    G04617622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tools, remove the front drive halfshaft from the differential.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (100-001 & 205-290)
    G04617623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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