Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer constant velocity (CV) joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.
CAUTION:
Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. Damage to the halfshaft may occur.
CAUTION:
Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Damage to the halfshaft or constant velocity (CV) joints may occur.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Damage to the halfshaft boots will occur.
CAUTION:
Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage.
- Remove the rear coil spring. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION article.
- Remove and discard the rear wheel hub nut.
- Remove the anti-lock brake sensor harness-to-body retainer bolt.
- Remove the nut and separate the lower ball joint.
- Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft from the differential.
- Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the rear axle hub assembly.
- Remove the halfshaft.
NOTE:
Support the wheel knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the oil seal when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.
NOTE:
Support the halfshaft inner joint.