How to replace the Rear Axle Shaft 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 π
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Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$50β200Equipment
Ford F-150Permit Required
NoTools Needed
Socket set, Wrench set, Jack, Jack stands, Penetrating oil, Torque wrenchFind the parts used in the video on CarParts.com just there https://carparts.solutions/F150Gen13
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βοΈ NEEDED CARPARTS AND PRODUCTS
- Differential fluid: https://carparts.solutions/AutomaticTransmissionFluid_F150Gen13
- Silicone gasket
- Penetrating oil: https://carparts.solutions/PenetratingOil
- Threadlocker: https://carparts.solutions/Threadlocker
- Rear axle shaft
- Brake cleaner: https://carparts.solutions/BrakeCleaner
πͺ TIGHTENING TORQUES
- Pinion shaft lock bolt : 22 Ft-lbs
- Differential cover bolts: 33 Ft-lbs
- ABS sensor holding bolt: 11 Ft-lbs
- Differentialβs filler cap: 38 Ft-lbs
- Slide pin: 24 Ft-lbs
- Wheel lug nuts: 150 Ft-lbs
π TOOLS
The toolbox recommended by CARPARTS.COM to repair your Ford F-150: https://carparts.solutions/ToolBox
List of the tools we used to replace the Rear Axle Shaft on a Ford F-150:
- Hydraulic jack: https://carparts.solutions/FloorJack
- Jack stands: https://carparts.solutions/JackStands
- Silicone gun
- Chisel
- Fork
- Cylindrical brush
- Slide hammer
- Wheel lug wrench
- Torque wrench: 20 to 250 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_20-250 100 to 600 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_100-600
- Ratchet
- Flat head screwdriver
- Large flat head screwdriver
- 10 mm socket
- 13 mm socket
- Needle-nose pliers
- Fluid container
- Hammer
- Wire brush
- 3/8" drive extension socket
- Cloth
- Paper towels
- Extender
- Sandpaper
- Oil syringe
- Razor blade
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π» COMPATIBLE VEHICLES
The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles :
- 2015 Ford F-150
- 2016 Ford F-150
- 2017 Ford F-150
- 2018 Ford F-150
- 2019 Ford F-150
- 2020 Ford F-150
π½ π USEFUL VIDEOS π π½
- How to jack your F-150 safely? β¬ π : https://youtu.be/ituyC_UZIsA
- How to replace the Rear Brakes 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 π : https://youtu.be/xfLtk_Modl8
- How to replace the Rear Axle Bearing and Seals 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 π : https://youtu.be/kXxiUSVYWrk
β οΈ CARPARTS.COM'S INFOS
- In order to remove the rear axle shaft, you need to disengage it from the differential.
- Before replacing the differential cover, you need to clean the seal surface to ensure a perfect seal.
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π CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro + how to pull up your F-150
0:24 Remove the rear brake system
0:48 Remove the differential cover
2:22 Remove the ABS sensor
2:36 Disengage the rear axle shaft from the differential
3:45 Remove the rear axle shaft
4:06 Install the new rear axle shaft back
4:24 Lock the rear axle shaft in the differential + tightening torque
5:19 Clean the differential surface
6:10 Close the differential + tightening torque
7:05 Put the ABS sensor back in + tightening torque
7:20 Put the rear brake system back + tightening torque
7:30 Add differential fluid + tightening torque