F 250 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Front
Removal and Installation
Special Tools
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
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.See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Control ( Automatic - Electronic )
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the hub nut.
a. Remove and discard the cotter pin.
b. Remove the retainer.
c. Remove the hub nut.
4. Position the front disc brake caliper aside.
a. Remove the two caliper bolts.
b. Lift the front disc brake caliper off the front disc brake caliper anchor plate and position aside.
