LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 725 (Wheel Hubs And Bearings - Full Floating Axle - DANA) >> Removal And Installation >> Axle Shaft >> Removal

Axle Shaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the axle shaft bolts.
    • Place a drain pan under the rear hub (1109).
    Fig 1: Removing Axle Shaft Bolts
    G01948397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the axle shaft (4234).
    Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft
    G01948398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Inspect the following components:
    • The rear axle shaft gasket for damage, install new gasket as necessary.
    • The axle shaft for cracks around the bolt holes.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft Gasket
    G01948399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.