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Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal

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  1. Remove the tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  2. Remove and discard the rear wheel hub nut.
  3. Remove the bolt and position aside the shaft speed sensor.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Shaft Speed Sensor Bolt
    GF0029570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and lower shock absorber bolt.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Lower Shock Absorber Bolt
    GF0029571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Support the lower arm.
    6. Fig 3: Supporting Lower Arm
    GF0041407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 4 toe link bracket nuts.
    7. Fig 4: Locating Link Bracket Nuts
    GF0029573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the rear axle hub assembly.
    8. Fig 5: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub Using Special Tool (205-D070)
    GF0029557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal protector when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.
  8. Using a suitable pry bar, remove the halfshaft.
    9. Fig 6: Removing Halfshaft Using A Suitable Pry Bar
    GF0029574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.
    10. Fig 7: Locating Halfshaft Circlip
    G03972275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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