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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
    • Wire the calipers aside. Do not remove the brake lines from the calipers.
  2. Mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange And Pinion Flange For Correct Alignment During Installation
    G02195939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Driveshaft Bolts
    G02195940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the flange.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke From Rear Axle Pinion Flange
    G02195941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.
  5. Remove the brake discs.
    Fig 4: Removing Brake Discs
    G02195942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the retainer bracket bolt.
    • Wire the calipers out of the way.
      Fig 5: Removing Retainer Bracket Bolt
      G02195943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the parking brake cables.
    Fig 6: Removing Parking Brake Cables
    G02195944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the brake hose junction block retaining bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Brake Hose Junction Block Retaining Bolt
    G02195945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the vent hose.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Vent Hose
    G02195946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 9: Removing Vent Hose Tube Bolt
    G02195947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the brake lines from the clips.
    Fig 10: Removing Brake Lines From Clips
    G02195948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the driveshaft. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G02195949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the stabilizer-to-axle housing U-bolts and nuts.
    Fig 12: Removing Stabilizer-To-Axle Housing U-Bolts And Nuts
    G02195950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Support the axle housing with a transmission jack.
    • Use extra support straps as necessary.
      Fig 13: Supporting Axle Housing With Transmission Jack
      G02195951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the shock absorber bolts.
    Fig 14: Removing Shock Absorber Bolts
    G02195952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the rear spring plate U-bolts.
    1. Remove the rear spring plate nuts.
    2. Remove the two rear spring plate U-bolts.
    3. Remove the rear spring plate.
    4. Repeat the procedure for the other side.
      Fig 15: Removing Rear Spring Plate U-Bolts
      G02195953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Lower the axle housing from the vehicle.
    19. CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
    Fig 16: Installing Driveshaft Bolts
    G02195954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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