F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
(1) Reposition the front drive axle assembly in the Bench Mounted Holding Fixture.
(2) Remove the bolts. Remove the front axle housing tube assembly.
9. Remove the cluster gear clutch thrust washer.
10. Remove the front axle cluster gear.
11. Remove the front axle shaft pilot bearing from the front axle cluster gear.
(1) Position the front axle cluster gear in the vise.
(2) Use Blind Hole Puller and Slide Hammer to remove the front axle shaft pilot bearing.
12. Lift the (A) front axle shift lever and remove the (B) coupler cluster gear.
