7 Steps to romoving a Ford 9" Axle
by: David G., Idaho
1) Jack up vehicle and place sturdy jack stands under axle.
2) If removing third member, Remove and secure driveshaft
3) Remove wheels and brake drums.
4) Remove 4 retainer nuts located on vacuum plate. (Big bearing socket size is 3/4")
5) Install brake drum backwards and install lug nuts a couple turns.
6) Use brake drum as a slide hammer until axle bearing clears housing.
7) Remove axle and it's finished, just cleanup!