E 350 V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2004)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
9.75-Inch Ring Gear
Axle Shaft
Material
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the differential housing cover.
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Drain the lubricant.
4. Remove the rear disc brake calipers and wire them aside.
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Remove the rear brake discs.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
Remove the U-washers.
1. Push the axle shafts inboard.
2. Remove the U-washers.
