Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
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Turn the ignition to the run position.
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Connect the NGS tester to the vehicle.
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Select 1997 4.6L/5.4L Expedition 4WAS module.
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Select "Air Suspension Control Mode: under "Active Command Modes" menu.
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Select "VENT REAR" to deflate rear air springs.
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Turn air suspension switch off.
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Install memory saver, then disconnect battery negative terminal.
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Raise and support vehicle.
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Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies.
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Remove driveshaft retaining bolts, then separate driveshaft from companion flange.
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Wire driveshaft away from the rear axle.
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Disconnect rear ABS sensor electrical connector, then detach wiring harness from rear axle.
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On each side of the vehicle, perform the following:
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Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever.
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Separate parking brake cable from disc brake adapter.
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Remove brake caliper retaining bolts, then position brake caliper away from the rear axle. Do not let caliper hang from the brake hose.
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Remove O-ring from hub, then remove brake rotor from hub.
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Remove jounce bumper from axle housing.
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Remove sway bar retainer-to-rear axle mount retaining bolts. Position sway bar away from rear axle.
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Disconnect load level sensor from rear axle.
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Position jack stands under rear axle.
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Lower vehicle enough to release tension on rear axle attaching points (shock absorbers, control arms).
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Disconnect track bar from rear axle. Position track bar away from rear axle.
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On each side of the vehicle, perform the following:
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Remove upper control arm-to-rear axle retaining bolt. Separate control arm from its mounting.
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Remove lower control arm-to-rear axle retaining bolt. Separate control arm from its mounting.
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Remove shock absorber-to-rear axle retaining bolt. Separate shock from its mounting.
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Disconnect axle vent hose from rear axle.
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Slowly raise the vehicle. Make sure there are not components that will interfere with vehicle separation from the rear axle.
18.
Remove rear axle from jack stands.
Installation
NOTE:
New attaching hardware is provided with the replacement axle assembly. Do not use old attaching hardware.
