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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  3. Remove the differential housing cover.
  4. Remove the rear disc brake calipers and wire them aside. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
    • Remove the rear brake discs.
  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
    G02761054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
    Fig 2: Removing U-Washers
    G02761055Courtesy 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 3: Removing Two Axle Shafts
    G02761056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the two axle shafts.
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