Ford 2L2Z-3B437-AA Front Axle Shaft

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Place the spindle in a padded vise so the vise grips the spindle's second step.

Tilt the driver's side of the axle housing down, lower the axle, move it toward the driver's side, and remove it from beneath the vehicle.

No, overhaul and general repair of the rear axle are beyond the scope of the home mechanic due to the many special tools and critical measurements required. The procedures listed involve axleshaft removal and installation, axleshaft oil seal replacement, axleshaft bearing replacement, and removal of the entire unit for repair or replacement.

An axle seal installation tool or a large socket that matches the seal diameter.

You should hear an audible "click" when the retainer snaps into place. Verify by pushing and pulling firmly on the driveaxle assembly and the seal remover guide.

Verify by pushing and pulling firmly on the driveaxle assembly and the seal remover guide.

Install the new bearing in the bore with the manufacturer's mark facing out, using a spindle bearing replacer and driver handle.

Remove the axleshafts.

The overhaul and general repair of the rear axle are beyond the scope of the home mechanic due to the many special tools and critical measurements required. Therefore, the procedures listed will involve axleshaft removal and installation, axleshaft oil seal replacement, axleshaft bearing replacement, and removal of the entire unit for repair or replacement.

To remove the axleshafts, push them toward the vehicle center and remove the C-locks from the button end of the axleshafts. Care must be taken not to lose or damage the rubber O-ring during this process. The axleshafts should be carefully extracted from the housing without harming the oil seal.

Unbolt the brake line junction block from the axle housing. Disconnect the brake lines from the clips on the axle housing. Disconnect the rear anti-lock electrical connector from the sensor on the axle housing. These steps are necessary to ensure the brake components do not hinder the axle removal process.

After raising the front of the vehicle, the removal process includes removing the front wheels and front brake calipers. Additionally, the locking hubs, wheel bearings, and locknuts are removed.

The initial steps involve raising the front of the vehicle, installing jackstands under the radius arm brackets, disconnecting the driveshaft, removing the front brake calipers, detaching tie-rod ends, and removing the stabilizer bar. These steps are necessary to create the required clearance and accessibility for the front differential removal.

Precautions include having the slinger pressed on by a machine shop, proper installation of the rubber boot and metal clamps, aligning the yoke ears, and following a specific sequence for reinstalling components such as the spindle, wheel bearings, locking hubs, and brake caliper.

The differential carrier is a casting with a pressed-steel cover.