Frame Extension-Stub Frame, Front: Removal

1. Remove the front bumper/body.
2. Vehicles with automatic transmission, remove the transmission. For additional information,

   Refer to the appropriate section in Group 307 for the procedure.

3. Vehicles with manual transmission, remove the transmission. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate section in Group 308 for the procedure.
4. Remove the engine. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
5. Remove the exhaust system components as necessary to access the front stub-toreinforcement rivets. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM - EXCURSION - F250-F550 SUPER DUTY .
6. Remove the power steering gear and any steering components attached to the frame. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM - EXCURSION & F250-F550 SUPER DUTY .
7. Vehicles with 4-wheel drive, remove the front drive axle. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL -- EXCURSION & F250-F550 SUPER DUTY .
8. Vehicles with 2-wheel drive, remove the front axle. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM - 2WD - EXCURSION, F-250 & F-350 SUPER DUTY .
9. Remove all suspension components attached to the front stub frames including the front leaf spring rear shackle bracket or the radius arm pivot bracket. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate section in Group 204 for the procedure.

Remove and discard the rivets used to secure the side rail reinforcements to the front stub frame and rear side rail. Separate the weld joints. For additional information, refer to FRAME MAINTENANCE  in this section.

Fig 1: Locating Rivets To Side Rail Reinforcements (1 Of 2)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Locating Rivets To Side Rail Reinforcements (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.