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Axle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
  2. Remove the front halfshafts. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH . Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH .
  3. If equipped. Remove the bolts and the engine front undershield.
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  4. If equipped. Remove the bolts and the engine front undershield.
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  5. If equipped. Remove the bolts and the front axle skid plate.
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  6. Remove the pin-type retainers and the LH fender splash shield.
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    1. Remove and discard the revet-type push pin.
    2. Remove the bolt and the oil filter shield.
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  8. Remove and discard the front axle carrier upper mounting bracket bolt and the nut.
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  9. Using transmission jack, support the front axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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  10. Remove and discard the front axle tube bushing bolt and remove the support bracket. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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    1. Remove and discard the front axle cover bushing bolt.
    2. Remove and discard the nuts and remove the front axle cover mounting support bracket. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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  12. Remove and discard the bolts and disconnect the front axle from the axle carrier mounting bracket. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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  13. Detach the hose from the metal breather tube.
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  14. Position the axle assembly slightly toward the center of the vehicle.
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  15. Using general equipment, pry and remove the axle carrier mounting bracket from the front axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
    GFD431383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Lower the transmission jack and the front axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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