04-20-2012, 09:40 AM
you don't need to remove the axle housing itself from the vehicle. just the outer parts will need to be removed. here is an article. please note that you do not have to remove the diff cover and drain fluid, unless you want to.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/4...ment_.html
http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/4...ment_.html