Halfshaft Seal - RH, Front Wheel Drive (FWD): 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 halfshaft seal on the special tool.

Fig 1: Installing Halfshaft Seal On Special Tools (307-582) & (205-153)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, install the RH halfshaft seal.

Fig 2: Installing RH Halfshaft Seal Using Special Tools (307-582) & (205-153)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the RH halfshaft and intermediate shaft support bracket in the transaxle and in the steering knuckle. Install the 1 stud bolt and 1 bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Locating Stud Bolts & RH Halfshaft/Intermediate Shaft Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the catalytic converter support bracket in place and install the bolt and the nut.
1. Tighten the nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
2. Tighten the bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolt & Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the 2 RH catalytic converter support bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the ball joint in the steering knuckle and install the pinch bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the halfshaft nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

Fig 7: Locating RH Front Halfshaft Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fill with clean automatic transmission fluid to the correct level.