HELP - Front Axle

[Chuck Erickson]

Hey guys, I have my 09 apart so I can replace a leaking axle shaft seal. Problem is I can't get the axle shaft out and I need to get this thing back together ASAP! Should it just pull out with a good yank? Or is there something I need to disassemble in the pumpkin?

Thanks for helping me out!
Chuck

 

[gixer2000]

Looks like a slide hammer with the correct adapter is the key. Hope this helps

 

[Trainmaster]

If it's any consolation, my 08's leaking too. And now that I see what's involved, it will be leaking for a while longer...

 

[Wal92tt]

Your sway bar link bushings are installed wrong! The end of the sway bar is supposed to be sandwiched between the rubber bushings, just as in the picture, not the way you have it now. If you did this yourself, lesson learned. If you had this done elsewhere, I'd go back with a piece of my mind and looking for a bit of a refund.....
I'm surprised no one else has noticed!?!?

 

[Adieu]

Your sway bar link bushings are installed wrong! The end of the sway bar is supposed to be sandwiched between the rubber bushings, just as in the picture, not the way you have it now. If you did this yourself, lesson learned. If you had this done elsewhere, I'd go back with a piece of my mind and looking for a bit of a refund.....
I'm surprised no one else has noticed!?!?

Nope.

Different generation and/or different part. Yours are generic aftermarket style

 

[Trainmaster]

Chuck, did that axle pull out? Ever replace that seal?

 

[08T1]

So I just replaced my rear axle seal. Please do tell how easy/ hard the front is....

CJ

 

[Chuck Erickson]

Hey all, thanks for the support. Here is what I did. I rigged up a hanger and some hose clamps to get a good enough grip like the Ford special tool. Once I did that, came right out. Easy job from there. Photos below. Sorry for the delay, I've been working a lot.

Chuck

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[Chuck Erickson]

oh, one more thing, I used my jack handle or a wrench, can't recall to hammer on with a dead blow hammer to pop it out.

 

[Chuck Erickson]

After:

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[gixer2000]

Hey all, thanks for the support. Here is what I did. I rigged up a hanger and some hose clamps to get a good enough grip like the Ford special tool. Once I did that, came right out. Easy job from there. Photos below. Sorry for the delay, I've been working a lot.

Chuck

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Awesome idea with the hanger! Good to see you were able to get it done

 

[08T1]

Thanks for the good pics!

CJ

 

[gbalstad]

 

[gixer2000]

I was speaking with you on Facebook about this. Glad to see the F&M rings helped.