Axle Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
- Drain the front differential fluid. Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling .
- Remove the front RH halfshaft only. Refer to: Halfshaft .
- Remove the engine mount RH. Refer to: Engine Mount RH .
- Disconnect the front drive axle speed sensor electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
- Disconnect the tie strap, detach and position the front axle breather hose aside.
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- Remove and discard the front axle assembly bolts.
- Remove the front axle assembly.
- Remove and discard the O-ring.