How to replace a front axle assembly?

GEROLD M

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1993 FORD F-150
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
88,000 MILES

How to replace a front axle assembly? I can't get the axle shaft out far enough to get the half moon clip back in place - any help would be greatly appreciated

Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 2:10 AM

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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 4:19 PM

GEROLD M

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Thanks - the next step is where I am having problems - getting the c clip back on under the hub - - it seems I don't have enough axle left for anything else - or I am not putting the c clip back in correctly -

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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 4:19 PM

GEROLD M

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Oh we really could use some help again - my husband thinks he is a mechanic and has taken on this project - he still can't get the aspect of the hub back into place - he has replaced the axle and now trying to replace the parts - he has make it to the parts under the hub -just doesn't seem to be enough room - its in the twenty's here for weather and I am giving up - not going to assist anymore - any suggestion on how to put this thing back together would greatly be appreciated

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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 4:19 PM