Axle Tube

Axle Tube





Part 1 of 2





Part 2 of 2

Special Tool(s)

Disassembly

1. Remove the front drive axle assembly.





2. Position a suitable drain pan, and remove the axle housing tube.





3. Secure the axle housing tube in a vise.





4. Remove the gasket from the sealing groove and flange face.





5. Remove the axle clutch gear.
1 Push the axle shaft inward, and remove the snap ring.
2 Remove the axle clutch gear.





6. Remove the steel thrust washer and the tanged thrust washer.





7. Remove the axle shaft.





8. Using the special tools, remove the inner bearing.





9. Reposition the axle housing tube in the vise, and remove the axle shaft dust seal.





10. Using the special tools, remove the outer bearing.





11. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seal or bearing surfaces.

If necessary, remove the axle shaft dust deflector.

Assembly





1. CAUTION: The arrow marked "Inboard" on the Needle Bearing Replacer tool must point toward the axle housing when installing the inner bearing.

Using the special tools, install the inner bearing.
1 Position the axle housing tube in a vise.
2 Position the inner bearing.
3 Using the special tools, install the inner bearing.





2. CAUTION: The arrow marked "Outboard" on the Needle Bearing Replacer tool must point toward the axle housing when installing the outer bearing.

NOTE: When the tool flange bottoms out on the tube flange, bearing installation is correct.

Using the special tools, install the outer bearing.
1 Position the axle housing tube in the vise.
2 Position the outer bearing.
3 Using the special tools, install the outer bearing.





3. Using the special tools, install the axle shaft dust seal.
^ Make sure the axle shaft dust seal flange is flush with the axle housing tube.





4. If removed, position the axle shaft dust deflector for installation.
1 Position the axle bearing seal plate on the press bed.
2 Position the special tool.
3 Position the axle shaft dust deflector.





5. If removed, use a suitable press to press the axle shaft dust deflector on the axle shaft.





6. Insert the axle shaft into the axle housing tube.
7. Lubricate the steel thrust washer.
^ Use Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.





8. Install the tanged thrust washer and the steel thrust washer.





9. Install the axle clutch gear.





10. Push in on the axle shaft and install a new snap ring.





11. CAUTION: Remove all of the old liquid gasket, and make sure the machined surfaces are free of oil before applying the new silicone rubber.

CAUTION: Install the axle housing tube within 15 minutes of applying the silicone, or it will be necessary to remove and reapply new sealant. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has cured.

CAUTION: Do not allow any silicone rubber to squeeze inside during assembly.

Fill the groove with Ford Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4.





12. Assemble the axle housing tube.
^ Align the bolt holes and position the axle housing tube.
^ Position the axle identification tag.
^ Install the bolts.

13. Install the front drive axle assembly.