Halfshaft - RH: 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 intermediate shaft circlip.
- Align the splines on the right side shaft with the intermediate shaft and push the stub shaft in until the circlip locks the shafts together.
- Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
- Rotate the knuckle into position.
- Install the lower control arm to subframe and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Install the damper fork bolt and flag nut 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).
- Install the front and rear lower control arm nuts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
- Using the special tool, install the half shaft in the wheel hub.
- Install a new front wheel hub nut
- Tighten to 255 Nm (185 lb-ft).
- Stake the new nut in line with the keyway.
- Install the front tires and wheels. 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:
Pull the right side shaft outward 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.