Axle Shaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 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 AND LIFTING article.
Remove the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this article.
Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
- Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.

Remove the U-washer.
- Push in on the axle shaft.
- Remove the U-washer.

Fig 2: Locating U-Washer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.

Remove the axle shaft.

Fig 3: Locating Axle Shaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.