pulling axle...HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM.

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Sep 6, 2006 | 12:57 PM

gearshift101

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pulling axle...HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM.

Ok, I have a 86 f150 2wd I removed the wheel I then removed the drum, I then removed the 4 retainer nuts. I then put the slide hammer to the rear axle gave it a shot, and the brake backing plate is coming off with it. Did I do something wrong? (or) should I have removed the brakes before pulling the axle.
I need to replace the gear housing gasket so I need to pull the axles.

any help would be appriciated. I havn't touched the other side yet!

Thanks in advance!

Al

Sep 6, 2006 | 01:03 PM

andym

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Assuming this is an 8.8 axle, you have to remove the inspection cover and pull the c-clips out to remove the axles.

Sep 6, 2006 | 01:05 PM

gearshift101

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no its a 9" 3 member

Sep 6, 2006 | 06:18 PM

fellro86

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Those same 4 bolts are what hold the backing plate, so it will move some, that is normal. You may have to help it stay put some, but it isn't a press fit by any means.