Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Front Axle Assembly Replace
F-150 & BRONCO
1.
Raise front of vehicle and support with safety stands under radius arm brackets.
2.
On 1980 models, drain fluid from differential.
3.
On all models, remove front tires and brake calipers. Position calipers aside, leaving brake lines attached. Do not allow weight of calipers to
hang on brake lines.
4.
On 1980 models, remove wheel hub and rotor assemblies, spindles, splash shields and axle shafts.
5.
On all models, support axle arm assembly with a suitable jack and remove upper coil spring retainers. Carefully lower jack and remove coil
springs, spring cushions and lower spring seats. The axle must be supported when removing springs and not be permitted to hang by brake
hose. If length of brake hose is not sufficient to permit spring removal, it will be necessary to remove the disc brake caliper. Do not
suspend caliper by brake hose, if removed.
Fig. 1 Four wheel drive front axle assembly. 1980---87 F-150 & Bronco (similar to other 1980---87 models exc. 1986---87 F-350 w/Dana 60 Monobeam axle)
