Axle Carrier Bushing: Removal

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All bushings

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the axle assembly from the jack.

Remove the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY .
Measure and record the width of the gap between the bushing front lip and the housing. Mark the housing at the point where the measurement was taken.

Fig 1: Measuring Width Of Gap Between Bushing Front Lip And Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Axle tube bushing
Position the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.

Fig 2: Removing Axle Tube Bushing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Rear housing bushing
Position the Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover, Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Differential Housing Bushing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Front housing bushing
Remove the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE AND SEAL .
Position the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.

Fig 4: Removing Front Differential Housing Bushing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All bushings
Inspect the bushing bores for wear or damage.