Halfshaft Seal - RH: Installation

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Using the special tools, install the halfshaft seal.

Fig 1: Installing Halfshaft Using Special Tools (205-153, 307-572)
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.
Install the halfshaft into the transaxle.

Fig 2: Installing Halfshaft Into Transaxle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Install a new halfshaft bearing cap and locknuts.
Install the center bearing cap and locknuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Halfshaft Bearing Cap And Locknuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the lower arm to the wheel knuckle (LH side shown).
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower Arm To Wheel Knuckle (LH Side)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the strut and spring assembly top mount nuts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Strut And Spring Assembly Top Mount Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Check the transmission fluid level and top off with automatic transmission fluid, if necessary.