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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the brake hose, do not allow the disc brake caliper to hang suspended from the hose.
  3. Remove the disc brake caliper anchor bolts, then the disc brake caliper and anchor as an assembly. Using mechanics wire, support the disc brake caliper and anchor as an assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
    4. CAUTION: The rear axle wheel end nut is a torque prevailing design nut. Do not reuse the rear axle wheel end nut.
    CAUTION: Install and tighten the new rear axle wheel end nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Stopping the rotation during installation will cause the nylon lock to seat incorrectly. This will cause incorrect torque readings while tightening the rear axle wheel end nut and lead to bearing failure. Always install a new rear axle wheel end nut after loosening or when not tightened to specifications in a continuous rotation.
  4. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel end nut.
    • To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the anti-lock sensor bolt. Disconnect the anti-lock sensor from the hub.
    • To install, tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Removing Anti-Lock Sensor Bolt
      G03988445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using a suitable hub remover, press the half shaft until loose in the hub.
    Fig 2: Pressing Half Shaft Until Loose In Hub
    G03927684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the brake disc screw and the brake disc.
    • To install, tighten to 21 Nm (16 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the 4 hub bolts, then remove the hub.
    • To install, tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
  9. Using a prybar, carefully separate the halfshaft from the axle.
  10. Remove the halfshaft.
    11. CAUTION: Install a new circlip every time the halfshaft is removed from the axle.
    CAUTION: The rear axle wheel end nut is a torque prevailing design nut. Do not reuse the rear axle wheel end nut.
    NOTE: Start one end of the circlip in the groove and work the circlip over the halfshaft and into the groove to prevent the circlip from overexpanding.
    Fig 3: Installing New Circlip Every Time Halfshaft
    G03972275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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