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Wheel Studs - Semi-Floating Axle: Removal

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CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove the wheel stud or damage to the axle flange, wheel bearing or hub bearing can occur.

    All semi-floating axles 

  1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  2. Index-mark and remove the rear brake disc.
    Fig 1: Identifying Index-Mark
    G03883225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. Dana 60 semi-floating axles 

  3. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting screw spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Parking Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw Spring
    G03883226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting screw.
    Fig 3: Removing Parking Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw
    G03883227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. All semi-floating axles 

  5. Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.
    Fig 4: Removing Wheel Stud (All Semi-Floating Axles)
    G03883228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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