2010 f150 4x4 5.4l removed the two bolts holding front axle to remove oil pan but the axle wont come down enough need only 1"

 

I'm assuming there is a question attached and not just a statement.

Do you have a lift or level? If so you'll need to put a jack under the control arm side closest to the differential in order to keep the CV from binding.

 

only have a six ton jack I put jackstand on frame, ? on level ,I'm trying to send picture but don't no how it was a question

 

 

is this the control arm u talked about?

 

I'm not sure the 2010 is identical but when I did my '08 I had to completely remove that torsion bar. One nut on each end as I recall.

 

Is the axle dropping at all? Have you removed both the frame crossmember and stabilizer bar behind the pan? If so, then the axle should pull down enough to clear. You do have to manipulate the pan a little to get it off of the pickup.

If it's still not coming down for whatever reason, then there is a third bolt that holds the unit and it definitely will come down if that's removed. It's tough to get to though and then you have to get it back up and in going back.

 

From the looks of it your CVs are tight and preventing the pivot. What you’ll need to do is jack up the wheel side closest to the diff while the truck is on stands so that the opposite side can arc down enough to gain clearance. I don’t remember if I had to disconnect the sway bar...I don’t think I did.

 

 

the passenger axle just needs a 1 inch to clear for pan to come out yes the axle does move up and down and yes I took skidplate,cross member and sway bar off