F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (2001)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Ford 9.75 Inch Rear Axle
Axle Housing
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the axle shafts.
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Wire the calipers aside. Do not remove the brake lines from the calipers.
2. Mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its
components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the flange.
Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.
