Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
Remove the bolt and position the ABS wheel speed sensor aside.
Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
Support the lower arm.

Fig 1: Supporting Lower Arm
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Remove the upper arm nut and bolt.
Remove the 4 toe link bracket nuts.
Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.

Fig 2: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub Using Front Hub Remover
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NOTE: Do not damage the oil seal protector when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.

Fig 3: Removing Halfshaft Using Pry Bar

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Using a suitable pry bar, remove the halfshaft.
Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.

Fig 4: Locating Stub Shaft Circlip
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