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Axle Shaft: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. .
  3. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to DISC .
  4. Remove the differential housing cover and drain the lubricant. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
    5. CAUTION: Damage to the rear brake anti-lock sensor may occur if it is not removed before the axle shaft U-washer.
  5. Remove the rear anti-lock brake sensor.
    1. Remove the rear anti-lock brake sensor bolt.
    2. Remove the rear anti-lock brake sensor.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Bolt
      G03237308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
      Fig 2: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft
      G03237309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
  7. Remove the U-washer.
    1. Push the axle shafts inboard.
    2. Remove the U-washer.
      Fig 3: Removing U-Washer
      G03237310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Axle Shaft
    G03237311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the axle shaft.
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