Four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Tape the U-joint bearing caps to prevent them from falling off the U-joints.

CAUTION: Index-mark the front axle pinion flange to the front driveshaft.

Fig 1: Locating Driveshaft Bolts

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Remove and discard the bolts and straps. Secure the driveshaft aside.
Secure the front axle housing to a suitable jack.

Fig 2: Securing Front Axle Housing To Suitable Jack
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NOTE: Only 2 axle housing mounting bolts shown.

Fig 3: Locating Axle Housing Mounting Bolts

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Remove the 3 axle housing mounting bolts and lower the axle housing approximately 50 mm (2 inches).
Remove the engine support insulator nut.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nut
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