YO Flabronco81,
Welcome!
Sorry for the delay, I didn't see your question until this morning.
No clips.
For the Dana 44 see
http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/23-technical-write-ups/141208-1990-ball-joint-replacement.html
Scroll down to, "...Next up is pulling the axle shaft. I think the driver's side axle just pulls out at this point, but there's one more step for the passenger's side. It's mostly loose right now, but you'll need to crawl under the front end, pull the boot clamps...
I'm guessing these are single use items? Can I replace them with hose clamps? It would make replacing the axle on a trail a lot easier.
do not use hose clamps on the axle boot....replace it with the correct bands....you can pick them up at autozone....
They're called "keystone clamps", and they're used because of their MUCH lower clearance requirement on rotating boots than a *****-type hose clamp needs. They also affect rotating balance less. They CAN be reused if you're careful about straightening the keystone section, and then use the correct pliers (or small end-cutters) to re-crimp them.
...and slide the boot over onto the stub coming out of the differential.
and slide the boot over onto the stub coming out of the differential. Now you're ready to carefully pull the axle shaft out. By iaolus
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Since the splines on the shaft are not phased, the shaft and joint assembly and slip-yoke must be marked to maintain U-joint phasing during assembly.
Slide the rubber boot onto the stub shaft. Mark the shaft and slip-yoke to maintain U-joint phasing during assembly. Pull the shaft and joint assembly from the splines of the stub shaft. by Ford
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For the 9 inch rear shaft;
See;
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://diyford.com/disassemble-ford-9-inch-axles-brake-drum-axle-shafts/&ved=0ahUKEwiA4Pevsa3QAhUF_4MKHSDtDOkQFggmMAI&usg=AFQjCNEvurj2rPYj_K_I8IpMCOdnpVjKkQ&sig2=WcpVnj-QzX6JFDnaZcBs7w
The nuts are 3/4"
Obtain slide hammer froM local parts store rent a tool program.
