Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1998)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. 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.
With the transmission in Neutral, raise and support the vehicle.
2. Index mark the front driveshaft to the front axle universal joint flange.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.
Disconnect the front driveshaft.
1
Remove the four bolts.
2
Carefully disconnect and support the front driveshaft.
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft to hang unsupported.
Remove the six front drive halfshaft bolts and disconnect the front drive halfshaft.
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Repeat Step 4 for the opposite side.