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Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  2. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
  3. Remove the bolt and position the ABS wheel speed sensor aside.
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
  5. Support the lower arm.
    Fig 1: View Of Lower Arm Bolt
    G06269598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the upper arm nut and bolt.
  7. Remove the 4 toe link bracket nuts.
  8. Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Fig 2: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub Using Front Hub Remover
    G06065034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Do not damage the oil seal protector when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.
    Fig 3: Removing Halfshaft With Pry Bar
    G06072878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using a suitable pry bar, remove the halfshaft.
  10. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.
    Fig 4: View Of Halfshaft Circlip
    G07957718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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