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Halfshaft - RH: 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 end.
    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: Locating Boot
        G04651607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Install a new clamping strap.
    Fig 2: Installing Clamping Straps In Boot Ring Grooves
    G04651608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool install the clamping straps in the boot ring grooves.
    3. NOTE: Install a new clamping strap.
    Fig 3: Installing Clamping Straps In Boot Ring Groove
    G04651609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, install the clamping straps in the boot ring groove.
    4. CAUTION: Do not damage the tripod joint roller bearings.
  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
      G04651610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Install a new snap ring.
    Fig 5: Locating Snap Ring
    G04651611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the snap ring.
  6. Using the special tool, install the intermediate shaft bearing.
    7. NOTE: To determine the amount of grease, refer to SPECIFICATIONS  for fill capacities.
  7. 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.
  8. Install the intermediate shaft to the front drive halfshaft.
    Fig 6: Installing Intermediate Shaft To Front Drive Halfshaft
    G04651612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Install new clamping straps.
    Fig 7: Installing Clamping Straps In Boot Ring Grooves
    G04651613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, install the clamping straps in the boot ring grooves.
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