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Axle Housing

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  1. Remove the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  2. Remove the drive pinion. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION .
  3. Remove the nuts and the stone shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Stone Shield
    G03904808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the caliper pin bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Caliper Pin Bolts
    G03918471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Do not allow the rear disc brake caliper to hang by the brake hose. Provide suitable support.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Disc Brake Caliper
    G03904570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
    6. NOTE: Make sure the parking brake control is fully released.
  6. Release the tension on the parking brake system.
    1. Have an assistant pull the front parking brake cable and conduit to its full range.
    2. Insert a suitable retainer.
      Fig 4: Releasing Tension On Parking Brake System
      G03904828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the parking brake cable at the parking brake lever.
    • Left side shown, right side similar.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable At Parking Brake Lever
      G03904572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the rear anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector. Release the harness clips and position the harness aside.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03918475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the cable clamp bolt.
    Fig 7: Removing Cable Clamp Bolt
    G03918476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Unclip the brake line and remove the retainer from the parking brake cable bracket and position the cable aside.
    Fig 8: Removing Retainer From Parking Brake Cable Bracket
    G03918477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolt from the brake hose bracket.
    • Left side shown, right side similar.
      Fig 9: Removing Bolt From Brake Hose Bracket
      G03918478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the brake line from the brake line retaining clip.
    Fig 10: Removing Brake Line From Brake Line Retaining Clip
    G03918479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the vent hose at the brake hose junction block.
    Fig 11: Removing Vent Hose At Brake Hose Junction Block
    G03904576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the brake junction block from the rear axle housing and let it hang.
    Fig 12: Removing Brake Junction Block From Rear Axle Housing
    G03904577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the brake lines from the rear axle housing tie strap (but not from the disc brake calipers) and let the tubing hang.
    16. WARNING: Strap the axle securely to the jack.
    Fig 13: Supporting Axle Using Transmission Jack
    G03904578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Use a suitable transmission jack to support the axle.
  17. Remove the lower shock absorber nuts and bolts.
    Fig 14: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Nuts And Bolts
    G03904579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Loosen the nuts from both lower ends of the stabilizer bar links.
    Fig 15: Loosening Nuts From Both Lower Ends Of Stabilizer Bar Links
    G03917917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    19. NOTE: When lowering or raising the differential housing, position the sway bar forward to clear the front of the differential housing.
    Fig 16: Removing Bolts From Both Stabilizer Bar Retainer-To-Axle Brackets
    G03918485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolts from both stabilizer bar retainer-to-axle brackets and remove the stabilizer bar retainers, stabilizer bar mounting brackets and U-bolts. Let the stabilizer bar hang from the links.
    20. NOTE: Once the rear spring plate nuts and bolts are removed, new rear spring plate nuts and bolts must be installed.
    Fig 17: Removing Rear Spring Plate U-Bolts And Nuts
    G03904582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the rear spring plate U-bolts and nuts.
  21. Lower the axle from the vehicle.
  22. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION for the shock absorber, the sway bar and the U-bolt torque specifications.
    • For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES for wheel nut torque specifications.
    • Make sure the axle is filled to specification. For additional information, refer to LUBRICANT FILL LEVEL CHECKS .
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