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Axle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES - EXCURSION & F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
  2. Remove the disc brake calipers.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Lift the disc brake caliper from the disc brake caliper anchor plate.
      • Using mechanics wire, position the disc brake caliper aside.
        Fig 1: Positioning The Disc Brake Caliper Aside
        G01543237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the disc brake pads.
    1. Remove the disc brake pads.
    2. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor rail clips.
  4. Disconnect the power vacuum hub hose from the knuckle, then disconnect the ABS sensor.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Vacuum Hub Hose From Knuckle & ABS Sensor
    G01543238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the front stabilizer bar-to-axle retaining bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Stabilizer Bar-To-Axle Retaining Bolts
    G01543239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped, disconnect the steering damper at the axle. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE .
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Damper At Axle Bolt
    G01543240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the steering linkage at the steering knuckles, and position it aside. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE .
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Steering Linkage At Steering Knuckles (1 Of 2)
    G01543241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Steering Linkage At Steering Knuckles (2xs Of 2)
    G01543242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft to the companion flange to maintain proper driveline balance.
  8. Disconnect the driveshaft at the front axle, and position it aside. Refer to DRIVESHAFT - EXCURSION & F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
    • Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Driveshaft At Front Axle
      G01543243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the vent tube and plug the fitting.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Vent Tube And Plug Fitting
    G01543244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: It is necessary to load the suspension to remove the trackbar. Load the springs by allowing most of the front vehicle weight to rest on the axle.
  10. Support the axle with a suitable jack, and lower the vehicle enough to relieve the tension on the trackbar. Then, disconnect the trackbar at the axle, and position it aside.
    • Relieve the load on the suspension after disconnecting the trackbar.
    • Leave the jack supporting the axle for removal from the vehicle.
      Fig 9: Relieving Load On Suspension After Disconnecting Trackbars
      G01543245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the U-bolts securing the axle to the springs.
    Fig 10: Removing U-Bolts Securing Axle To Springs
    G01543246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lower and remove the axle.
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