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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - CRANKSHAFT AND FLYWHEEL .
    2. CAUTION: Tape the U-joint bearing caps to prevent them from falling off the U-joints
    CAUTION: Index-mark the front axle pinion flange to the front driveshaft.
  2. Remove the front driveshaft from the front axle pinion flange.
    • Discard the bolts and straps.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Driveshaft From Front Axle Pinion Flange
      G03274112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Drain the engine oil.
  4. Secure the front axle housing to a suitable jack.
    Fig 2: Securing Front Axle Housing To A Suitable Jack
    G03274113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the three axle housing mounting bolts and lower the axle housing approximately two inches.
    Fig 3: Lowering Axle Housing
    G03274114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the oil pan bolts and the oil pan.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan Bolts And Oil Pan
    G03274115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
    Fig 5: Removing Oil Pan Gasket
    G03274116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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