Halfshaft Seal - LH: Installation

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Using the special tools, install the halfshaft seal.

Fig 1: Installing Halfshaft Using Special Tools (205-153, 205-259)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.

CAUTION: Do not damage the halfshaft seal.

CAUTION: Make sure the snap ring is correctly seated.
Attach the halfshaft to the transaxle.

Fig 2: Identifying Halfshaft To Transaxle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the lower arm to the wheel knuckle.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Lower Arm
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
WARNING: Install a new tie-rod end retaining nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Tie-Rod End Retaining Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the strut and spring assembly top mount nuts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Spring Assembly Top Mount Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Check the transmission fluid level and top off with automatic transmission fluid, if necessary.