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Axle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the wheels and tires. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  4. Disconnect the rear anti-lock brake sensor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor
    G01551271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Make sure the parking brake control is fully released.
  5. Release the tension on the parking brake system.
    1. Have an assistant pull the front parking brake cable and conduit to its full range.
    2. Insert a suitable retainer.
      Fig 2: Inserting Retainer
      G01551272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the parking brake cable at the parking brake lever.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable At Parking Brake Lever
    G01551273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the vent hose at the brake hose junction block.
    Fig 4: Removing Vent Hose At Brake Hose Junction Block
    G01551274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the brake hose junction block from the rear axle housing and let it hang.
    Fig 5: Removing Brake Hose Junction Block From Rear Axle Housing
    G01551275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the brake lines from the rear axle housing but not from the disc brake calipers and let the tubing hang.
  10. Remove the disc brake calipers from the rear disc brake rotors and wire them aside. Refer to DISC - EXCURSION, F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
    11. WARNING: Strap the axle securely to the jack.
    Fig 6: Using Suitable Transmission Jack To Support Axle
    G01551276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Use a suitable transmission jack to support the axle.
  12. Remove the lower shock absorber nuts and bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Nuts And Bolts
    G01551277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Once the rear spring plate nuts and bolts are removed, they must be replaced.
    Fig 8: Removing Rear Spring Plate U-Bolts And Nuts
    G01551278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the rear spring plate U-bolts and nuts.
  14. Lower the axle from the vehicle.
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