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Axle Shaft: Removal

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  1. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
  2. Remove the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover .
    3. CAUTION: Once the differential pinion shaft has been removed, turning the differential case or an axle shaft can cause the differential pinion gears to fall out of the assembly. This can result in chipped or damaged components.
  3. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    4. Fig 1: Differential Pinion Shaft & Lock Bolt
    GF0013933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft U-washer groove.
  4. Remove the axle shaft U-washer.
    1. Push the axle shaft inboard.
    2. Remove the U-washer.
    5. Fig 2: U-Washer
    GF0013934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Reinstall the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Push the axle shaft outboard.
    2. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    3. Install the differential pinion shaft lock bolt finger-tight.
    6. Fig 3: Axle Shaft, Differential Pinion Shaft & Lock Bolt
    GF0013935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
  6. Remove the axle shaft.
    7. Fig 4: Axle Shaft
    GF0018748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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