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 make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel spindle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL SPINDLE - F-250, F-350 .
- Remove the radius arm. For additional information, refer to RADIUS ARM - F-250, F-350 .
- Remove the pivot nut, bolt and the axle.
NOTE:
In order to obtain clearance to remove the pivot bolt from the RH axle, it will be necessary to raise the LH axle.