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Removal And Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the rear brake discs. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
  3. Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
  4. Disconnect the disc brake anti-lock sensor from the axle.
    NOTE: If the vent hose is disconnected from the vehicle body, a new retainer must be installed.
  5. Remove the vent hose.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Vent Hose
    GF0003088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the brake tube junction block bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
    7. Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose Junction Block Bolt
    GF0003089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Separate the parking brake cables from the axle housing.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 3: Separating Parking Brake Cables (1 Of 2)
    GF0003090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Separating Parking Brake Cables (2 Of 2)
    GF0003091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the brake tube bracket bolt, then remove the brake tube from the brake tube retaining clips.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 5: Removing The Brake Line From The Brake Line Retaining Clips
    GF0003092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the parking brake cables.
    10. Fig 6: Locating Parking Brake Cables
    GF0003148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Support the axle with a suitable transmission jack.
    11. Fig 7: Locating Suitable Transmission Jack
    GF0003093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the lower shock absorber nuts and bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 8: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Nuts And Bolts
    GF0003094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the rear axle U-bolt assembly.
    • Remove the spring plate nuts.
    • Remove the 2 spring plate U-bolts.
    • Remove the spring plate.
    • Repeat the procedure for the other side.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 9: Identifying Rear Axle U-Bolt Assembly
    GF0003149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Lower the axle assembly from the vehicle.
  14. To install the original assembly, reverse the removal procedure.
  15. To install a factory replacement axle assembly, remove the new disc brake calipers and the vent plug. Follow the removal procedure in reverse.
  16. Check the rear axle fluid level after installation.
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