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Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. For additional information, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS .
  3. Remove and discard the inner and outer rear wheel hub nuts.
  4. Remove the brake caliper hose bracket bolt.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Brake Caliper Hose Bracket Bolt
    GF0031516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  6. Remove the upper arm outboard bolt.
    7. Fig 2: Locating Upper Arm Outboard Bolt
    GF0031517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Lift the upper arm from the knuckle.
    8. Fig 3: Lifting Upper Arm From Knuckle
    GF0031518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Support the lower arm and remove the lower shock nut and bolt.
    9. Fig 4: Supporting Lower Arm
    GF0031478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the stabilizer link upper nut.
    10. Fig 5: Locating Stabilizer Link Upper Nut
    GF0031519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the outer toe link nut and bolt.
    11. Fig 6: Locating Outer Toe Link Nut & Bolt
    GF0031520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Support the wheel knuckle and remove the lower arm nut and bolt.
    12. Fig 7: Removing Lower Arm Nut & Bolt
    GF0031521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the rear axle hub assembly.
    13. Fig 8: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub Using Special Tool (205-D070)
    GF0029557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.
  13. Using a suitable pry bar, remove the halfshaft.
    14. Fig 9: Removing Halfshaft Using A Suitable Pry Bar
    GF0029574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the halfshaft up through the wheel knuckle opening and remove the halfshaft.
    15. Fig 10: Identifying Halfshaft & Wheel Knuckle
    GF0031522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.
    16. Fig 11: Locating Halfshaft Circlip
    G03972275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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