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Removal and Installation

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
  3. Release the tension on the parking brake cables. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE & ACTUATION .
  4. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt
    G01947956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake. Repeat for the opposite side. Position the cables aside.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable From Parking Brake
    G01947957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor (RABS) connector. Position the harness aside.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Anti-Lock Brake Sensor (RABS) Connector
    G01947958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the axle vent tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Axle Vent Tube
    G01947959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the axle vent.
    Fig 5: Removing Axle Vent
    G01947960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolt
    G01947961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolt
    G01947962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolts retaining the anchor plate to the axle. Position the rear brake caliper aside. Repeat for the opposite side.
    • Use mechanics wire to position the rear brake calipers out of the way.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts Retaining Anchor Plate To Axle
    G01947963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the brake tube, harness and cable out of the way.
    Fig 9: Identifying Brake Tube, Harness And Cable
    G01947964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: Index-mark the rear axle pinion flange and the driveshaft flange.
    Fig 10: Removing Four Driveshaft Flange Bolts
    G01947965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the four bolts.
    14. CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange From Rear Axle Pinion Flange
    G01947966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the rear axle pinion flange and position the driveshaft aside.
  15. Remove the nut and bolt retaining shock absorber to the axle. Repeat for the opposite side.
    Fig 12: Removing Nut And Bolt Retaining Shock Absorber To Axle
    G01947967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: Support the front of the axle. Do not let the front of the axle swing downward.
    Fig 13: Supporting Axle
    G01947968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Support the axle.
  17. Remove the nuts and the axle U-bolts.
    Fig 14: Removing Nuts And Axle U-Bolts
    G01947969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Raise the vehicle.
    19. CAUTION: While watching for obstructions, lower the hoist until the spring positioning pins contact the axle housing pad. While adjusting the hoist as necessary, have an assistant align the spring positioning pins to the axle pads.
    CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply threadlock to the threads of the original bolts.
    CAUTION: Align the index marks.
    CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the driveshaft flange seats squarely on the pinion flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
  19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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