removing 7.5 rear axle

jimberg · 05-22-2001, 10:49 AM

o Drain differential and remove cover.

o Remove c-clips.

o Remove Axles

o Unbolt drum brake assembly from axle housing.

o Remove the screws that hold the brake lines to the axle housing. Put the screws back in so you don't lose them.

o Unbolt the bracket that holds the brake lines from the pumpkin.

o Unclip the brake lines from the axle tube on the right side.

o Wire up the brake assembly to keep it out of the way and keep strain off brake lines.
Support rear with jack and unbolt lower control arms from axle housing.

o Unbolt axle damper shock from housing.

o Unbolt shock from housing. Not where the bolt goes through the shock, but from the bracket where that bolt goes through. You have to remove the lower control arm bolts and lower the control arm to actually get at it.

o Remove bolts from upper control arms.

o Put differential cover back on to protect innards of differential.

o You should be able to lower the assembly and remove it at this point. Just be sure not to get hung up on anything.

I think that's it. It may be a little different on your car. That's what it is for an 89. I did this a few weeks ago.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

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05-22-2001, 10:49 AM	#3
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	o Drain differential and remove cover. o Remove c-clips. o Remove Axles o Unbolt drum brake assembly from axle housing. o Remove the screws that hold the brake lines to the axle housing. Put the screws back in so you don't lose them. o Unbolt the bracket that holds the brake lines from the pumpkin. o Unclip the brake lines from the axle tube on the right side. o Wire up the brake assembly to keep it out of the way and keep strain off brake lines. Support rear with jack and unbolt lower control arms from axle housing. o Unbolt axle damper shock from housing. o Unbolt shock from housing. Not where the bolt goes through the shock, but from the bracket where that bolt goes through. You have to remove the lower control arm bolts and lower the control arm to actually get at it. o Remove bolts from upper control arms. o Put differential cover back on to protect innards of differential. o You should be able to lower the assembly and remove it at this point. Just be sure not to get hung up on anything. I think that's it. It may be a little different on your car. That's what it is for an 89. I did this a few weeks ago. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible