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Axle - F-250, F-350: Removal

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  3. Remove the front disc brake caliper, front disc brake hub and brake disc and front brake disc shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .
  4. If equipped, remove the front disc brake ABS sensor retainer bolt and the ABS sensor harness bracket bolt from the front wheel spindle. Position the ABS sensor aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Disc Brake ABS Sensor Retainer Bolt And ABS Sensor Harness Bracket Bolt
    G03904108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the cotter pin and the castellated nut from the tie rod end. Discard the cotter pin.
    Fig 2: Removing Cotter Pin And Castellated Nut From Tie Rod End
    G03904109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the Pitman Arm Puller, remove the tie rod end.
    Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod End
    G03904110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the cotter pin and the lower ball joint castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin.
    Fig 4: Removing Cotter Pin And Lower Ball Joint Castellated Nut
    G03904111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the pinch bolt and the camber adjuster from the upper ball joint.
    Fig 5: Removing Pinch Bolt And Camber Adjuster From Upper Ball Joint
    G03883156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ball joint seal and the ball joint socket, do not use a pickle fork-type remover to loosen the ball joints.
  9. Remove the front wheel spindle.
    1. Strike the lower end of the axle to loosen the ball joint.
    2. Remove the front wheel spindle.
      Fig 6: Removing Front Wheel Spindle
      G03904113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using a suitable jack, support the front axle.
  11. Remove the front coil spring. For additional information, refer to SPRING - F-250, F-350 .
  12. Remove the lower spring insulator.
    Fig 7: Removing Lower Spring Insulator
    G03904114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the lower spring seat.
    Fig 8: Removing Lower Spring Seat
    G03904115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the radius arm-to-axle bolt and nut.
    Fig 9: Removing Radius Arm-To-Axle Bolt And Nut
    G03904116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the radius arm-to-frame bracket pivot bolt and nut. Remove the radius arm.
    Fig 10: Removing Radius Arm-To-Frame Bracket Pivot Bolt And Nut
    G03904117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. NOTE: In order to obtain clearance for the pivot bolt removal when servicing the RH front axle, it may be necessary to raise the side of the vehicle to relieve the weight on the suspension.
    Fig 11: Removing Pivot Nut And Bolt, And Axle
    G03904118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the pivot nut and bolt, and remove the axle.
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