Ford 6L5Z-3A427-AA Front Axle Shaft

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To remove the front wheels, loosen the lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove front brake calipers, locking hubs, wheel bearings, and locknuts. Take out the spindle by tapping it and get rid of the spindle seat. The shaft and joint assembly should be pulled out from left side. On the right side, remove the clamps, slide the rubber boot onto the stub shaft and pull out the shaft and joint assembly. For spindle bearing and oil seal replacement, remove the bearing and oil seal with a slide hammer and puller attachment. Clean the spindle bore and install a new bearing and seal. To replace axleshaft assembly universal joint, remove snap-rings, and proceed as for driveshaft universal joints. Press slinger onto spindle, install rubber boot with clamps on stub shaft slip yoke to reassemble. Slide through knuckle shaft and joint assembly engaging splines. Install splash shield, spindle, wheel bearings, locking hubs, brake caliper, and front wheels.

To remove the front differential on 1991-1994 models, first raise the vehicle and then install jackstands. The driveshaft should be disconnected, brake calipers removed, tie-rod ends detached, and stabilizer bar taken out. The coil spring could be compressed with a floor jack, after which it can be removed and thereafter the shock absorber can be dismantled. Remove the radius arm including its bracket followed by the pivot bolt. While 1995 and later models only require loosening lug nuts to raise the vehicle and remove the wheel(s), caliper, and brake disc. Disconnect the ABS sensor, remove the hub drive axle/nut, and support the lower control arm. Remove the control arm balljoint nut plus stabilizer bar and pry the inner CV joint assembly. Press out the drive axle from the hub then disconnect the front driveshaft. Support the differential, remove mounting bolts, and pull out axle. Put in new circlip, grease differential seal lips before inserting stub shafts. Do not forget to tighten all bolts/nuts properly!

Yes, these noises can often be mistaken for mechanical faults.

The initial steps involve loosening the lug nuts on the rear wheels and then raising the rear of the vehicle, securely supporting it on jackstands. These steps are important to provide a stable and safe working environment for the axleshaft removal process.

Tapping the spindle free with a plastic or soft-faced hammer helps separate it from the steering knuckle. Precautions should be taken to avoid damaging the spindle, and using a plastic or soft-faced hammer reduces the risk of marring or deforming the components.

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.