Removal and Installation

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 .
If equipped, remove the front skid plate nuts and the front skid plate.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Removing Front Skid Plate Nuts And Front Skid Plate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft to hang unsupported.

Fig 2: Removing 12 Halfshaft Flange-To-Axle Shaft Flange Bolts And Disconnecting Front Halfshafts From Axle Shafts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 12 halfshaft flange-to-axle shaft flange bolts, and disconnect the front halfshafts from the axle shafts.
- To install, tighten to 82 Nm (60 lb-ft).
Remove the 4 crossmember bolts and the crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Removing 4 Crossmember Bolts And Crossmember
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Use a high-lift jack to support the axle assembly.

Fig 4: Use High-Lift Jack To Support Axle Assembly
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Remove the axle tube bushing nut and axle tube bushing bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Removing Axle Tube Bushing Nut And Axle Tube Bushing Bolt
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Remove the lower mounting bushing bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Removing Lower Mounting Bushing Bolt
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Remove the upper mounting bushing bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Removing Upper Mounting Bushing Bolt
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Carefully lower the axle assembly.
Disconnect the vent hose from the axle vent.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.