Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
LH halfshaft
11. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard constant velocity (CV) joint housing.
Using the special tool, disengage the LH CV joint housing from the side gear.
12. Remove the LH halfshaft.
RH halfshaft
13. NOTE: Install a new retainer circlip on the outboard spline end of the axle shaft before reseating the axle shaft in the differential side gear.
Pull the RH halfshaft and the axle shaft away from the axle tube, and separate the inboard CV joint housing from the axle shaft.
14. Remove the RH halfshaft.