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Axle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Set the parking brake.
    Fig 1: Setting Parking Brake
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  2. Chock the front wheels.
    Fig 2: Chocking Front Wheels
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  3. Loosen, but do not remove, the rear wheel lug nuts.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Wheel Lug Nuts
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  4. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle high enough so that it will clear the axle assembly when removing it.
    Fig 4: Supporting Rear Of Vehicle High
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  5. Remove the rear wheels using the Wheel Dolly.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Wheels
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  6. Release the parking brake cable tension, and disconnect the cables at the equalizer and the anchor plate.
    Fig 6: Releasing Parking Brake Cable Tension
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  7. Remove the frame anchors, and position the parking brake cables aside.
    Fig 7: Removing Frame Anchors
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  8. Disconnect the rear anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector. Release the harness clips and position the harness aside.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector
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  9. Index and disconnect the driveshaft, and position it aside; refer to DRIVE SHAFTS - EXCURSION & F250-F550 .
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Driveshaft
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  10. Disconnect the sway bar at the sway links.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Sway Bar At Sway Links
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  11. Disconnect the shock absorbers at the axle.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Shock Absorbers At Axle
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  12. Disconnect the hydraulic brake hose and axle vent hose at the crossmember. Plug the brake hose and brake line, and position the hoses aside.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Hydraulic Brake Hose
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  13. Support the axle with a suitable floor jack.
    Fig 13: Supporting Axle With A Suitable Floor Jack
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    14. NOTE: Mark the front of each spring seat cap for proper orientation during installation.
    Fig 14: Removing U-Bolt Nuts
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  14. Remove the U-bolt nuts, the spring seat caps and the U-bolts.
    15. WARNING: Watch for obstructions while lowering and removing the axle.
    Fig 15: Removing Axle
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  15. Carefully lower the axle and remove it.
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