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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
    3. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
  3. Remove the differential housing cover (4033).
    1. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing (4010).
    2. Remove the differential housing cover.
      Fig 1: Removing Differential Housing Cover
      G01291262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the rear brake drums. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM article.
  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
      Fig 2: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
      G01291263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the U-washers.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
    1. Push the axle shafts inboard.
    2. Remove the U-washers.
      Fig 3: Removing U-Washers
      G01291264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two axle shafts.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Axle Shafts
    G01291265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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