Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the halfshafts. Refer to HALFSHAFT .
Remove the 4 crossmember nuts and bolts and the crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Crossmember Mounting Nuts And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Use a high-lift jack to support the axle assembly.

Fig 2: Supporting Axle Assembly Using High-Lift Jack
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the axle tube bushing bolt and flagnut.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Axle Tube Bushing Mounting Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front axle housing bushing bolt.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Front Axle Housing Bushing Mounting Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as a Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

Fig 5: Holding Steering Wheel Using Suitable Holding Device
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the shaft from the steering gear.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Shaft-To-Steering Gear Mounting Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear axle housing bushing bolt.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Rear Axle Housing Bushing Mounting Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Carefully lower the front drive axle assembly.
Disconnect the vent hose from the axle vent barbed fitting.
NOTE: Make sure the axle vent hose is connected.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.