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Halfshaft - LH: Removal

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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 front axle wheel end nut and washer. Discard the front axle wheel end nut.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Axle Wheel End Nut And Washer
    G03988425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the brake hose, do not allow the disc brake caliper and anchor assembly to hang suspended from the brake hose.
    NOTE: Support the steering stop when removing the disc brake caliper anchor bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Disc Brake Caliper Anchor Bolts
    G04655421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the disc brake caliper anchor bolts and the disc brake caliper and anchor assembly. Using mechanic's wire, position the disc brake caliper and anchor assembly aside.
  4. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the hub.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool
    G04655422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Do not reuse the lower ball joint nut.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Ball Joint Nut
    G04655423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut, then disconnect the lower control arm.
  6. Separate the halfshaft from the hub.

    6-speed 

    CAUTION: Do not damage the halfshaft seal.
  7. Using the special tools, carefully remove the halfshaft from the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools
    G04655424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Inspect the halfshaft seal. If necessary, install a new halfshaft seal. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6 SPEED .

    CVT 

    CAUTION: Do not damage the halfshaft seal.
  9. Using the special tools, carefully remove the halfshaft from the transaxle.
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools
    G04655425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Inspect the halfshaft seal. If necessary, install a new halfshaft seal. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - CVT .
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