Halfshaft Seal - RH, Front Wheel Drive (FWD): 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 halfshaft nut.

Fig 1: Locating RH Front Halfshaft Nut

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Remove the lower control arm-to-knuckle pinch bolt and separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.

Fig 2: Locating Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

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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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Remove the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts.

Fig 4: Locating Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts

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Remove the bolt, the nut and the catalytic converter support bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying RH Catalytic Converter Support Bracket & Bolts

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Remove the 2 bolts and the RH halfshaft.

Fig 6: Locating Stud Bolts & RH Halfshaft/Intermediate Shaft Assembly

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Inspect the halfshaft hub for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft if necessary.
1. Inspect the differential seal surface.
2. Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.
3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.

Fig 7: Identifying Differential Side Gear Splines, Halfshaft Bushing & Differential Seal

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Using a suitable awl, poke a small hole in the halfshaft seal.

Fig 8: Poking A Small Hole In Halfshaft Seal Using A Suitable Awl

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Using a suitable dent puller, remove the halfshaft seal.

Fig 9: Removing Halfshaft Seal Using A Suitable Dent Puller

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