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Halfshaft - LH: Assembly

CAUTION: The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18 degrees; the outer joint must not be bent at more than 45 degrees.
    NOTE: Install the wheel-side boot over the transaxle side.
    NOTE: To determine the amount of grease, refer to SPECIFICATIONS  for fill capacities.
  1. Install the boot at the wheel end.
    • Inject the specified amount of grease into the outer joint.
      1. Slide a suitable tool under the boot seat to allow the air to escape.
      2. Locate the boot in position and remove the suitable tool.
        Fig 1: Identifying Boot In Position
        G04651591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Install new clamping straps.
    Fig 2: Installing Clamping Straps In Boot Ring Grooves
    G04651592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool install the clamping straps in the boot ring grooves.
  3. Install the boot at the transaxle end.
    • Insert the clamping strap in the boot ring groove and tighten it using the special tool.
      Fig 3: Inserting Clamping Strap In Boot Ring Groove
      G04651593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not damage the universal joint rollers.
  4. Install the tripod.
    • Using the special tool, push the tripod onto the front drive halfshaft as far as it will go.
      Fig 4: Pushing Tripod Onto Front Drive Halfshaft
      G04651594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Install a new snap ring.
    Fig 5: Locating Snap Ring
    G04651595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the snap ring.
    6. NOTE: To determine the amount of grease, refer to SPECIFICATIONS  for fill capacities.
  6. Inject half of the specified amount of grease into the transaxle side of the tripod joint. Inject the other half amount of grease into the boot.
  7. Install the driveshaft at the transaxle end.
    1. Insert a suitable tool under the boot seat to allow the air to escape.
    2. Slide the tripod joint in as far as the stop, then pull it out 20 mm.
      • Remove the suitable tool.
        Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool
        G04651596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Insert the clamping strap in the boot ring groove and tighten with the special tool.
    Fig 7: Inserting Clamping Strap In Boot Ring Groove
    G04651597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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