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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical components because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new component with the same component number or an equivalent component must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a component of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during installation to make sure of correct retention of these components.
  1. Release the tension on the parking brake cables. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE & ACTUATION .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  4. Remove the drive pinion. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE AND DRIVE PINION SEAL .
  5. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt
    G03883740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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
    G03883741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor (RABS) connector. Position the harness aside.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Anti-Lock Brake Sensor (RABS) Connector
    G03883742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the axle vent tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Axle Vent Tube
    G03883743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the axle vent.
    Fig 5: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Axle Vent
    G03883744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 6: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Bolt
    G03883745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolt
    G03883746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts retaining the anchor plate to the axle. Position the rear brake caliper aside. Repeat for the opposite side.
    • Use mechanic's wire to position the rear brake calipers out of the way.
      Fig 8: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Anchor Plate To Axle Bolts
      G03883747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the brake tube, harness and cable out of the way.
    Fig 9: Removing Brake Tube, Harness And Cable
    G03883748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. WARNING: Strap the axle securely to the jack.
    Fig 10: Supporting Axle
    G03883749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Use a suitable transmission jack to support the axle.
  15. Remove the nut and bolt retaining shock absorber to the axle. Repeat for the opposite side.
    Fig 11: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Shock Absorber To Axle Nut And Bolt
    G03883750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the nuts and the axle U-bolts.
    Fig 12: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Axle U-Bolts
    G03883751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. WARNING: Watch for obstructions while lowering and raising the axle.
  17. Lower the axle from the vehicle.
  18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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