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Axle Shafts: Installation

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NOTE: When seated correctly, the driveshaft bearing retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
  1. Position the axle shaft and joint so the splines line up with the differential side gear splines. Push the axle shaft joint into the differential side gear. Using the Axle Shaft Installer (204-161, T97P-1175-A), position the axle shaft into the front wheel knuckle. See Fig 1 .
  2. Install the lower control arm and the ball joint pinch bolt and nut. Tighten pinch bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install the clip. Install a NEW front axle wheel hub nut and tighten to specification.
  3. Install the front wheel/tire assembly. Tighten wheel lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Check and refill the transaxle fluid. For automatic transaxle, see SERVICING - A/T article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. For manual transaxle, see SERVICING - M/T article in MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.
Fig 1: Installing Axle Shaft
G00186891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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