How to replace a front axle assembly?

88,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEROLD M
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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
Jan 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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TRYING TO REASSEMBLE!
make sure all you spacers and washers in the correct order
and wheel bearing seated correctly
Feb 18, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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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 -

Feb 18, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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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
Feb 18, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I just noticed this post and it is from a while ago. Has the problem been taken care of? Let me know.

Joe
May 17, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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