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Four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles

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  1. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
  2. Fig 1: Identifying High-Lift Jack To Support Axle Assembly
    GF0002637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Rotate the steering column so the pinch bolt for the steering column coupling allows clearance for the isolator bolt.
  3. Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
  4. Fig 2: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
    GF0002638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Axle Tube Bushing Nut And Bolt
    GF0002639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
  8. Fig 4: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
    GF0002640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Partially lower the front axle assembly.