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Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
  3. Remove the bolt and position the ABS wheel speed sensor aside.
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
  5. Support the lower arm.
    Fig 1: Locating Shock Absorber Lower Bolt & Flagnut
    G06269598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the upper arm nut and bolt.
  7. Remove the 4 toe link bracket nuts.
  8. Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel Hub Remover
    G06065034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using a suitable pry bar, remove the halfshaft.
    NOTE: Do not damage the oil seal protector when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.
    Fig 3: Locating Solenoid Body Filter Assembly
    G06269600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.
Fig 4: Identifying Circlip Over Halfshaft
G06065045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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