F 550 4WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Full Floating Axle - Ford
Axle Shaft
Removal
1. NOTE: The wheels and tires do not have to be removed in order to remove the axle shafts.
Remove and discard the 8 axle shaft bolts.
2. Remove the axle shaft.
3. Inspect the axle shaft O-ring seal for cracks, nicks or wear and install a new seal, if required.
Installation
NOTICE: The hub and the axle shaft flange mating interface must be clean and free from oil, grease or any other contaminates before the axle
shaft is completely pressed into the hub or damage to the components can occur.
NOTE: To ease the axle shaft installation into the hub, lightly lubricate the O-ring seal with grease prior to installing it on the axle shaft.
NOTE: Verify that the O-ring seal is fully seated in the axle shaft O-ring gland after installation.
1. Install the axle shaft.