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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.
    GFD672172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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 rivet-type push pin.
    2. Remove the bolt and the oil filter shield.
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  8. NOTE: The bolt and nut are to be reused.

    Remove 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. NOTE: The component should be reused unless damaged or has excessive wear.

    • Remove and discard the front axle tube bushing bolt.

    • Remove the front axle tube bushing support bracket. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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  11. NOTE: The component should be reused unless damaged or has excessive wear.

    1. Remove and discard the front axle cover bushing bolt.
    2. Remove and discard the nuts.
    3. Remove the front axle cover mounting support bracket. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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  12. Detach the hose from the metal breather tube.
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  13. Position the axle assembly slightly toward the center of the vehicle.
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  14. Lower the transmission jack and the front axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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  15. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    If required.

    • Place the axle assembly on the workbench.

    • NOTE: The component should be reused unless damaged or has excessive wear.

      Remove and discard the bolts.

    • Disconnect and remove the front axle carrier mounting bracket from the axle assembly.

GFD672184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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