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Four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles

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  1. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
    Fig 1: Identifying High-Lift Jack To Support Axle Assembly
    GF0002637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Rotate the steering column so the pinch bolt for the steering column coupling allows clearance for the isolator bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Mounting Bushing Bolt
    GF0002638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
  4. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    Fig 3: Identifying Axle Tube Bushing Nut And Bolt
    GF0002639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Mounting Bushing Bolt
    GF0002640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. CAUTION: Use care when lowering the front axle housing, or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.
    Fig 5: Lowering Axle To Allow Clearance For Oil Pan To Be Removed
    GF0002773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed.