F 250 2WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L (1982)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Ford Removable Carrier
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove rear wheels and brake drums.
3.
Remove rear wheel bearing retainer plate attaching nuts, then disconnect axle shafts from axle housing.
4.
Mark driveshaft end yoke and U-joint flange for assembly reference, then disconnect driveshaft from flange. Mark position of cups to flange and
remove driveshaft from transmission extension housing. Install a suitable seal installation tool into housing to prevent leakage.
5.
Unfasten brake lines from retaining clips and disconnect vent tube, if equipped, from axle housing.
6.
Remove brake backing plate assemblies from axle housing and wire aside.
7.
Disconnect rear shock absorbers from lower mounts and position aside.
8.
Lower axle slightly to reduce spring tension, then remove spring clips, U-bolt nuts and spring seat caps from each rear spring and lower axle
assembly from vehicle.
9.
On all models, reverse procedure to install.
