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Removal and Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not loosen the rear axle wheel end nut until after the wheel and tire assembly are removed from the vehicle. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is unloaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  3. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel end nut.
    • To install, tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Discarding Rear Axle Wheel End Nut
      G03944711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.
  4. Position the rear disc brake caliper aside.
    1. Remove the rear disc brake caliper guide pin bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
    2. Remove the rear disc brake caliper.
      • Using mechanic's wire, position the rear disc brake caliper aside.
        Fig 2: Removing Rear Disc Brake Caliper
        G03944156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the rear brake disc.
  6. Remove the rear toe link pinch bolt and rear toe link pinch bolt nut.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the stabilizer bar link and stabilizer bar link nut.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    9. CAUTION: Support the rear suspension upper arm to prevent boot damage when removing the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Supporting Rear Suspension Upper Arm Using Wood Stick
    G03944713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using a wood stick, approximately 450 mm (18 in) long and 25 mm (1 in) wide, support the rear suspension upper arm.
    10. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the rear axle halfshaft assembly from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV joint components can result.
    CAUTION: Once the rear axle halfshaft assembly separates from the hub, the knuckle will continue to pivot until the brake backing plate presses against the suspension lower arm. To prevent damage to the brake backing plate, immediately after separating the outboard CV joint from the hub, rest the knuckle on a cushioned support that is tall enough to keep the backing plate from pressing against the suspension lower arm.
  10. Separate the halfshaft assembly from the hub.
    1. Using the special tool, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.
    2. Remove the special tool.
    3. Separate the outboard CV joint from the hub.
    4. Support the knuckle.
      Fig 4: Separating Outboard CV Joint From Hub
      G03944714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
      Fig 5: Supporting Knuckle
      G03944715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Do not damage the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the splines on the inboard CV joint housing to touch the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
    NOTE: A circlip retains the inboard CV joint housing to the differential side gear in the axle.
    Fig 6: Disengaging Inboard CV Joint Housing From Differential Side Gear
    G03944716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, disengage the inboard CV joint housing from the differential side gear.
  12. Remove the halfshaft assembly.
  13. Remove and discard the halfshaft excluder seal, if equipped.
    • Do not install a new excluder seal.
      Fig 7: Identifying Halfshaft Excluder Seal
      G03927866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install and tighten the new 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 axle wheel end nut and lead to bearing failure. Always install a new axle wheel end nut, after loosening or when not tightened to specifications, in a continuous rotation.
    CAUTION: Always install a new differential halfshaft seal whenever the halfshaft is removed.
    CAUTION: Install a new circlip every time the halfshaft is removed from the axle.
    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 8: Locating Halfshaft Circlip
    G03972275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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