Halfshaft - RH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the halfshaft.
- Install the halfshaft bearing nuts.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
- Install the halfshaft into the hub.
- Connect the lower control arm to the knuckle, then install a new ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Using the washer and old front axle wheel end nut, seat the outboard CV joint in the hub.
- Remove the old front axle wheel end nut and discard it.
- Install a new front axle wheel end nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (259 lb-ft).
- Install the disc brake caliper and anchor assembly, then install the disc brake caliper anchor bolts.
- Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
CAUTION:
Do not damage the halfshaft seal.
CAUTION:
Install a new ball joint nut.
CAUTION:
Install and tighten the new front 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 front axle wheel end nut and lead to bearing failure. Always install a new front axle wheel end nut after loosening or when not tightened to specifications in a continuous rotation.
CAUTION:
Never use power tools to tighten the front axle wheel end nut.
NOTE:
Support the steering stop when installing the disc brake caliper anchor bolts.