Axle Shaft: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
- Remove the disc brake caliper bolts and position aside the disc brake caliper.
- Using mechanic's wire, position aside the disc brake caliper.
- Remove the brake disc.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft.
- Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft.
- Remove the U-washer.
- Push in on the axle shaft.
- Remove the U-washer.
- Remove the axle shaft.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.