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Axle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
  2. Drain the front differential fluid. Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the front RH halfshaft only. Refer to: Halfshaft .
  4. Remove the engine mount RH. Refer to: Engine Mount RH .
  5. Disconnect the front drive axle speed sensor electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
    GFD530534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Disconnect the tie strap, detach and position the front axle breather hose aside.
    GFD530535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove and discard the front axle assembly bolts.
    2. Remove the front axle assembly.
    GFD530536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove and discard the O-ring.
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