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Halfshaft - RH: Removal

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  1. Loosen the RH strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by 5 turns.
    Fig 1: Locating Strut And Spring Assembly Mount Nuts
    G04651542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove the nut. Use a socket to loosen the wheel hub retaining nut to prevent damage.
  2. Loosen the hub nuts.
    • Loosen the wheel nuts.
    • Loosen the wheel hub retaining nut.
      Fig 2: Locating Wheel Hub Retaining Nut
      G04651543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  4. Remove the RH wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    5. CAUTION: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the lower arm ball joint and the knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint dust boot can result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower control arm body opening.
  5. Detach the lower arm ball joint.
    1. Remove the lower arm ball joint nut and bolt.
    2. Detach the ball joint.
      • Insert a pry bar in the lower control arm body opening to separate the ball joint.
        Fig 3: Detaching Ball Joint
        G04651544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. After separating the lower control arm from the wheel knuckle, immediately install the special tool over the ball stud before releasing the lower control arm and knuckle into rest positions.
    • Leave the special tool in place during service and only remove prior to reassembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool
      G04651545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Use a commercially available puller, detach the RH drive half shaft from the wheel hub.
    • Unscrew and remove the hub nut and press out the hub from the wheel hub.
      Fig 5: Pressing Out The Hub From The Wheel Hub
      G04651546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. Automatic transmission vehicles 

    CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner halfshaft joint must not be bent by more than 18 degrees.
    NOTE: Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
  8. Remove the RH drive halfshaft.
    • Remove and discard the retaining clip and nuts.
    • Remove and discard the bearing bracket.
    • Pull out the intermediate shaft.
    • Close off the transaxle opening with an auxiliary plug.
      Fig 6: Locating Retaining Clip And Nuts
      G04651547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. Manual transmission vehicles 

    CAUTION: Support the halfshaft, the inner halfshaft joint must not be bent by more than 18 degrees.
  9. Remove the RH halfshaft.
    • Close off the transaxle opening with an auxiliary plug.
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