1 and 11/16 inch
1 11/16 inch
The axle shaft nut requires a 1 and 11/16 inch socket.
You need to remove the head lap it has some scews on the side and on front.
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The front axle itself does not need to be removed.
you dont need to remove hub just remove the caliper and spider washers on studs
You slowly remove it
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If its a 96 you need to unbolt the center seat, Then there should be four bolts on the floor.
I lift the front of truck up and remove tires then reach in wheel well opening with socket and long extension.
You have to unbolt it from the frame that attaches to the hood of the truck.
what model truck i think they are all straight axles in front, im not sure about the half tons though, if this is true you dont have half shafts