Econoline E550 V10-6.8L VIN S (2003)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
Axle Shaft
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the differential housing cover and drain the lubricant.
4. Remove the brake drum.
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-ring in the axle shaft groove.
Remove the U-washer.
1
Push the axle shaft inward.
2
Remove the U-washer.
7. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Remove the axle shaft.
Installation
1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
