Halfshaft - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the front tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Remove and discard the front wheel hub nut.
Remove the ball joint pinch bolt from the knuckle and separate the lower control arm.

Fig 1: Locating Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

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Remove the stabilizer bar link nut and position the link aside.

Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut

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Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.

Fig 3: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub Using Special Tool (205-D070)

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NOTE: Support the knuckle with a suitable jackstand.

Pull the knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the front of the vehicle.

Fig 4: Locating Jackstand

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Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.

Fig 5: Removing Halfshaft From Transmission Using Special Tools (100-001), (205-241) & (205-290)

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Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.

Fig 6: Locating Halfshaft Circlip

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