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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    3. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Housing Cover
    G03434182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
  4. Remove the rear brake drums. For additional information, REFER to DISC & DRUM .
  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
    G03434183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
    Fig 3: Removing U-Washer
    G03434184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the U-washers.
    1. Push the axle shafts inboard.
    2. Remove the U-washers.
    7. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Axle Shaft
    G03434185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two axle shafts.
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