Halfshaft - LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new stub shaft circlip.
- Insert the half shaft into the wheel hub.
- Push the stub shaft into the transmission so the circlip locks into the differential side gear.
- Install the splash shield and pushpins.
- Rotate the knuckle into position.
- Install the lower control arm bolt and nut to the subframe.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Install the damper fork bolt connecting the damper fork to the lower control arm.
- Tighten to 109 Nm (80 lb-ft).
- Install the brake caliper hose bolt.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
- Using the special tool, install the half shaft in the wheel hub.
- Install the front and rear lower control arm nuts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
- Install the new front wheel hub nut.
- Tighten to 255 Nm (185 lb-ft).
- Stake the new nut in line with the keyway.
- Install the front tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
CAUTION:
Make sure to install the correct circlip for each application. Failure to use the correct diameter circlip may result in shaft removal concerns or shaft separation during vehicle operation.
NOTE:
After insertion, pull the half shaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE:
Apply the brake to keep the half shaft from rotating.