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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
  4. Remove the brake drum (1126). For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
    1. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G01440403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
    Fig 2: Removing U-Washer
    G01440404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the U-washer (4N237).
    1. Push the axle shaft (4234) inward.
    2. Remove the U-washer.
    7. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal (1177).
  7. Remove the axle shaft (4234).
Fig 3: Removing Axle Shaft
G01440405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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