Axle Shaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When removing axle shafts and the vehicle is on the ground surface the tires need to be chocked or the parking brake needs to be set.

NOTE: The wheels and tires do not have to be removed in order to remove the axle shafts.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Torque the axle shaft bolts in a cross pattern.

Remove the axle shaft bolts.

Torque: 188 lb.ft (255 Nm)

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Remove the axle shaft.

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Remove and inspect the O-ring for damage. Replace if necessary.

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Clean and inspect the axle shaft. Replace if necessary.

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Clean and inspect the hub-to-axle shaft mating surface.

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