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Rear Axle Halfshafts, Bearings and Seals: Procedure

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    CAUTION: Do not loosen the rear axle wheel hub retainer until after the wheel and tire assembly are removed from the vehicle. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is unloaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
    3. CAUTION: When removing the caliper, never allow it to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Brake Caliper
    G03200022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the rear brake caliper and support bracket as an assembly. Position the brake caliper aside and support it using mechanics wire.
    4. NOTE: Clean the area around the rear anti-lock speed sensor before removal.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Anti-Lock Speed Sensor
    G03200023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the rear anti-lock speed sensor.
    1. Remove the rear anti-lock speed sensor bolt.
    2. Remove and position the rear anti-lock speed sensor aside.
  5. Illustration 1 of 2. See Fig 3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Rear Axle Halfshafts, Bearings And Seals (1 Of 2)
    G03200024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Illustration 2 of 2. See Fig 4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Rear Axle Halfshafts, Bearings And Seals (2 Of 2)
    G03200025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Fasteners are to be tightened at curb ride height.
  8. Fill the axle with the specified quantity of the specified lubricant.

Item 1: Rear Axle Wheel Hub Retainer Removal Note 

    CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the rear axle half shaft assembly from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV joint components can result.
    Fig 5: Removing Outboard CV Joint From Hub
    G03200026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Separate the rear axle halfshaft assembly from the hub.
    1. Using the special tools, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.
    2. Remove the special tool.
    3. Separate the outboard CV joint from the hub.

Item 7: Rear Halfshaft Assembly Removal Note 

    CAUTION: Do not over-angulate the outboard CV joint or damage the boot.
    Fig 6: Positioning Knuckle To Gain Clear Access For Halfshaft Removal
    G03200027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the knuckle to gain clear access for the halfshaft removal.
    2. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the splines on the inboard CV joint housing to touch the axle shaft oil seal.
    NOTE: A circlip retains the inboard CV joint housing to the differential side gear in the axle.
    Fig 7: Disengaging Inboard CV Joint Housing From Differential Side Gear
    G03200028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, disengage the inboard CV joint housing from the differential side gear.
    3. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the axle shaft oil seal, install the special tool before removing the inboard CV joint housing from the axle.
    Fig 8: Installing Special Tool
    G03200029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool.
  4. Carefully remove the halfshaft. The halfshaft assemblies are not repairable. Install a new assembly if worn or damaged.
    Fig 9: Removing Halfshaft
    G03200030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 8: Halfshaft Seal and Bearing Removal Note 

  1. Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft seal.
    Fig 10: Removing Halfshaft Seal
    G03200031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft bearing.
    Fig 11: Removing Halfshaft Bearing
    G03200032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 8: Halfshaft Seal and Bearing Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Installation without the correct tools can result in early bearing failure.
    Fig 12: Installing Inboard CV Joint Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing
    G03200033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Place the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing onto the special tools.
    • Install the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing.
  2. Lubricate the lips of the halfshaft seal with rear axle lubricant. Place the seal on the special tool.
    Fig 13: Lubricating Lips Of Halfshaft Seal With Rear Axle Lubricant
    G03200034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Installation of the halfshaft seal without the correct tool can result in an early seal failure. If the seal becomes cocked during installation, remove it and install a new one.
  3. Carefully align the halfshaft seal with the housing bore and install the seal.

Item 7: Rear Halfshaft Assembly Installation Note 

  1. Install a new axle circlip.
    Fig 14: Installing Axle Circlip
    G03200035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the special tools to protect the differential seals.
    Fig 15: Installing Special Tools To Protect Differential Seals
    G03200036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Rear Axle Wheel Hub Retainer and Washer Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Never use power tools to tighten the rear axle wheel hub retainer.
  1. Install a new rear axle wheel hub retainer and washer.
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