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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the differential housing cover (4033).
  4. Remove the rear brake drums (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
    G01440570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
    Fig 2: Removing U-Washers
    G01440571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the U-washers (4N237).
    1. Push the axle shafts (4234) inboard.
    2. Remove the U-washers.
    7. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal (1177).
  7. Remove the two axle shafts.
Fig 3: Removing Axle Shafts
G01440572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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