LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2003 >> Explorer 4.0 E, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 578 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential - DANA S135 -- F450-F550 Super Duty) >> Removal And Installation >> Axle Assembly >> Removal

Axle Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty and 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set the parking brake.
    Fig 1: Setting Parking Brake
    G02769137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Chock the front wheels.
    Fig 2: Chocking Front Wheels
    G02769138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen, but do not remove, the rear wheel lug nuts.
    Fig 3: Loosening Rear Wheel Lug Nuts
    G02769139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 Axle
    G02769140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the rear wheels using the Wheel Dolly.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Wheels Using Wheel Dolly
    G02769141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Release the parking brake cable tension, and disconnect the cables at the equalizer and the anchor plate; refer to PARKING BRAKE .
    Fig 6: Releasing Parking Brake Cable Tension
    G02769142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the frame anchors, and position the parking brake cables aside.
    Fig 7: Removing Frame Anchors
    G02769143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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
    G02769144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Index and disconnect the driveshaft, and position it aside; refer to DRIVESHAFT .
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Driveshaft
    G02769145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the sway bar at the sway links.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Sway Bar At Sway Links
    G02769146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the shock absorbers at the axle.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Shock Absorbers At Axle
    G02769147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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
    G02769148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Support the axle with a suitable floor jack.
    Fig 13: Supporting Axle With Suitable Floor Jack
    G02769149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: Mark the front of each spring seat cap for proper orientation during installation.
    Fig 14: Removing U-Bolt Nuts Spring Seat Caps And U-Bolts
    G02769150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Locating Axle
    G02769151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Carefully lower the axle and remove it.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals