Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Axle Shaft, Conventional Fixed/Floating
8.8 Inch Ring Gear
REMOVAL
1. WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the axle housing cover.
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Drain the lubricant.
4. Remove the rear brake rotors.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1
Remove 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.