Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
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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.
6.
Remove sway bar retainer-to-rear axle mount retaining bolts. Position sway bar away from rear axle.
7.
Position jack stands under rear axle.
8.
Lower vehicle enough to release tension on rear axle attaching points (shock absorbers, control arms).
9.
Disconnect track bar from rear axle. Position track bar away from rear axle.
10.
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.
11.
Disconnect axle vent hose from rear axle.
12.
Slowly raise the vehicle. Make sure there are no components that will interfere with vehicle separation from the rear axle.
13.
Remove both rear coil springs.
14.
Remove rear axle from jack stands.
Installation
NOTE:
New attaching hardware is provided with the replacement axle assembly. Do Not use old attaching hardware.
NOTE:
Refer to the table to cross-reference circle letters to part description.
