Halfshaft - RH: Installation

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.

Install a new 30 mm (1.181 in) intermediate shaft circlip.

Fig 1: Identifying Circlip From Intermediate Shaft

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NOTE: Pull the right side inboard joint outward to make sure the circlip is locked.

Align the splines on the right side shaft with the intermediate shaft and push the stub shaft in until the circlip locks the shafts together.

Fig 2: Locating Pushpins

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Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
Rotate the knuckle into position.
Install the ball joint in the knuckle and install the pinch bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Locating Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

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Position the stabilizer bar link and install the link nut.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut

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Using a suitable tool, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.

Fig 5: Locating Halfshaft On Wheel Hub

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CAUTION: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage may occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

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

Install a new front wheel hub nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
Install the front tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .