How to raise and support a front drive axle?

Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate (if equipped). Remove wheels. Remove 6 bolts securing right stub shaft to output shaft flange, and 6 bolts securing left drive axle to output shaft flange. Wire left drive axle and right stub shaft aside. 2) Disconnect drive shaft at pinion yoke. Wrap tape around “U” joint caps to secure in position.

What’s the best way to remove a stuck bolt?

If a breaker bar still won’t release the bolt, it’s time to contact Prometheus. In Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to the mortals. Now, thanks to him, you can use that fire to un-stuck your bolt. Using a torch, heat the bolt head or nut. Due to thermal dynamics, the bolt or nut will expand.

How to remove drive axle and output shaft?

Remove 6 bolts securing right stub shaft to output shaft flange, and 6 bolts securing left drive axle to output shaft flange. Wire left drive axle and right stub shaft aside. 2) Disconnect drive shaft at pinion yoke. Wrap tape around “U” joint caps to secure in position. Wire drive shaft aside.

Can a rusted nut or bolt be removed?

A rusted, seized bolt or nut can turn an easy project into a nightmare. In fact, mechanics have been known to hold a lucky rabbit’s foot or refuse to work on Friday the 13 th for that very reason. But removing a stuck bolt doesn’t rely on luck—it relies on the proper preparation and tools. Plan Ahead.

What happens when you tighten a nut on a bolt?

In a bolted joint, tightening the nut actually stretches the bolt a small amount, like pulling on a stiff spring. This stretching, or tension, results in an opposing clamp force that holds the two sections of the joint together.

What’s the best way to loosen a nut?

When you’re dealing with really big stuck bolts, a pipe wrench might be your best option, especially if you don’t own a giant set of wrenches or sockets. The long handle and aggressive jaw teeth will loosen the most stubborn bolts.

Do you need carrier bolts for rear brakes?

When putting the rear brakes back together I used new bolts and YES, I doped them up good with anti-sieze paste along with all the nuts & bolts. Every brake job after that was as smooth as butter. As I recall those bolts only need to be torqued to around 45ft-lbs. Good luck. . *@#&*@@ Rear carrier bolts!!!

What kind of drive shaft does a left axle use?

Left drive axle shaft consists of a flexible drive shaft using an inner tripod joint and outer CV joint. Left axle tripod joint housing is bolted to axle carrier output shaft drive flange. CV joint splined/threaded shaft on outer end of drive axle shaft slips through steering knuckle/hub assembly. See Fig. 2.

How is the front axle shifted into 4WD?

CV joint splined/threaded shaft on outer end of drive axle shaft slips through steering knuckle/hub assembly. See Fig. 2. A thermal actuator solenoid on the right axle tube allows the front axle to be shifted into or out of 4WD while the vehicle is moving (under most conditions). See Fig. 4 or 5. The solenoid contains a coil, fluid, and plunger.

What makes up the right side of an axle?

Right side of axle assembly consists of a solid axle shaft that rides inside of a stationary axle tube. A short stub shaft with CV joint attached is bolted to right inner axle shaft flange. Left drive axle shaft consists of a flexible drive shaft using an inner tripod joint and outer CV joint.

How does a semi floating rear drive axle work?

Semi-floating rear drive axles are found in common passenger vehicles and light trucks. The shaft and housing support the weight of the vehicle. The side gears of the differential are used to carry the inner end of the semi-floating rear drive axles to relieve the axle’s shafts of the differential’s weight.

What are the ratios for an axle carrier?

Axle Model Differential Style Carrier Assembly (Less Yoke) Available Ratios MXU-10-120 Standard less Thrust Screw A69-3200-C-1745 3.31, 3.58, 3.73, 3.91, 4.10, 4.30]

Where is the disconnect on the front axle?

It resides on the passenger side of the oil pan, opposite of the front differential. The disconnect allows the front left and right wheels to spin independently of each other, and allows the front prop-shaft to remain still while in 2WD mode.

Where does the axle go in the front diff?

Was just checking the CV joints in all the axles and noticed not the inner CV but where it goes into the front diff on PASSENGER side is loose and I can rock it considerably. Was just wondering if others are rock solid like I think it should be or does the inner part of that axle float in the diff and not dead solid in a bearing.

How does axle fit in front diff Yamaha YXZ?

Not loose on center that feels tight but the end of axle where it goes in can be tilted any which way quite a bit in the seal where it comes out. The other axle doesn’t move when moving around the passenger one so doesn’t seem like the carrier bearings can be gone. Just where passenger axle slips in the diff.

When did Ford go back to a solid front axle?

I could be wrong as to when Ford went back to a solid axle on th F350. Since 2000 the F350 and F250 are esentially the same truck. The major difference is the lift blocks (4″ on a 350, 2″ on a 250) that are used on the rear axle, and the big one the GVW rating is 1000# more on the F350 (9900# to 8800# for the 250). Hope this helps.

How to replace the front axle on a 1998 Ford F150?

This is instructions on how to replace the front axle on a 1998 Ford F150 4×4. Written by Peter Ferlow Copyright 2006. Sockets in sizes 12mm, 16mm or 5/8, 35mm (axle nut), 19mm deep socket for lug nuts Couple sets of pliers to remove axle cotter pin Air chisel, air compressor or portable tank, impact gun

When did Ford stop using the Monobeam front axle?

In 1984, the F-350 was equipped with the solid Monobeam front axle, very similar to the unit used today. The F-150 and F-250 continued to carry the TTB to 1996, when they were redesigned and switched to an independent front suspension. The ’96 and ’97 F-250HD still carried the TTB, and the F-350 had the monobeam.

How to raise and support a front drive axle?