2019 front right axle removal

[Arkie_35]

I have to replace the right front axle on my 2019 XLT Max. Does the axle just pop in and out or is there a retaining clip of some sort.

 

[JohnT]

On the hub there is a 14mm nut behind a small dust shield. Taking the rotor off is a pain if it's factory, no threaded holes to press the rotor off so expect to spend 30 minutes with a rubber mallet if they have never been off before. Ask me how I know!!!! On the differential side the book says

"NOTE: Use care to not cause damage to the components.

Using the tire lever, remove the halfshaft from the differential and the intermediate shaft.
Use the General Equipment: Tire Lever"

Love the specificity of using a tire lever

Book says to remove the IWE (Integrated wheel end) or the hub but I think as long as you disconnect the upper ball joint (near top of strut), the tie rod ball joint and remove the wheel speed sensor you'll have enough play to get the 1/2 axle out, then use the "tire lever" on the inside of the axle against the differential.

 

[Rainman S]

I found a YouTube video on removing front rotors using 2 each 1/2” bolts about 2” long and 4 nuts to press the rotor off. There’s a hole in the steering knuckle they fit in perfectly. Mine popped right off.