Front Drive Axle

Fig. 1 Four wheel drive front axle assembly. 1980---87 F-150 & Bronco (similar to other 1980---87 models exc. 1986---87 F-350 w/Dana 60 Monobeam axle):

EXC. 1986---87 F-350 W/DANA 60 MONOBEAM AXLE
1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove front tire and brake caliper. Position caliper aside, leaving brake lines attached. Do not allow weight of caliper to hang on brake lines.
3. Remove spindle and brake splash shield, then the axle shaft, Fig. 1.