yo J,
You should have it all inspected for other damage;
C-Clip, aka u-washer that holds axle shaft in-place on an 8.8 Location & Removal in an 86
Source: by Sixlitre (Malcolm H, Eddie Bauer) at
http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/media/191039
C-Clip Source & pic; Item #32364
Source: by our Sponsor, Jeff's Bronco Graveyard
http://shop.broncograveyard.com/Ford-88-Axle-C-Clip-Each/productinfo/32364/
Item Number: 32364
Unit Price: $5.50
R&R in a 96 but similar by Ford;
http://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stj52g06.htm
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http://content.chiltonsonline.com/content/images/8576/images/85767938.pdf
Exploded view of the Ford 8.8 inch integral carrier rear drive axle
R&R in an 86 Bronco by Chilton;
1.Raise and safely support the vehicle on jack stands
2.Remove the wheels from the brake drums.
3.Place a drain pan under the housing and drain the lubricant by loosening the housing cover.
4.Remove the locks securing the brake drums to the axle shaft flanges and remove the drums.
5.Remove the housing cover and gasket.
6.Remove the side gear pinion shaft lockbolt and the side gear pinion shaft.
7.Push the axle shafts inward and remove the C-locks from the inner end of the axle shafts. Temporarily replace the shaft and lockbolt to retain the differential gears in position.
8.Remove the axle shafts with a slide hammer. Be sure the seal is not damaged by the splines on the axle shaft.
9.Remove the bearing and oil seal from the housing. Both the seal and bearing can be removed with a slide hammer
10.Two types of bearings are used on some axles, one requiring a press fit and the other a loose fit. A loose fitting bearing does not necessarily indicate excessive wear.
11.Inspect the axle shaft housing and axle shafts for burrs or other irregularities. Replace any work or damaged parts. A light yellow color on the bearing journal of the axle shaft is normal, and does not require replacement of the axle shaft. Slight pitting and wear is also normal.
12.Lightly coat the wheel bearing rollers with axle lubricant. Install the bearings in the axle housing until the bearing seats firmly against the shoulder.
13.Wipe all lubricant from the oil seal bore, before installing the seal.
14.Inspect the original seals for wear. If necessary, these may be replaced with new seals, which are prepacked with lubricant and do not require soaking.
To install:
15.Install the oil seal.
16.Remove the lockbolt and pinion shaft. Carefully slide the axle shafts into place. Be careful that you do not damage the seal with the splined end of the axle shaft. Engage the splined end of the shaft with the differential side gears.
17.Install the axle shaft C-locks on the inner end of the axle shafts and seat the C-locks in the counterbore of the differential side gears.
18.Rotate the differential pinion gears until the differential pinion shaft can be installed. Install the differential pinion shaft lockbolt. Tighten to 15-22 ft. lbs.
19.Install the brake drum on the axle shaft ******.
20.Install the wheel and tire on the brake drum and tighten the attaching nuts.
