F 450 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN D (2004)
9. If so equipped, disconnect the sway bar at the sway links.
10. Disconnect the shock absorbers at the axle.
11. Disconnect the hydraulic brake hose and axle vent hose at the crossmember. Plug the brake hose and brake line, and position the hoses aside.
12. CAUTION: The nose of the axle will drop downward when loosening the U-bolts. Make sure to support the axle nose as well as the rear of the
housing with the jack.
Support the axle with a suitable floor jack.
