Halfshaft Seal - RH, Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. 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 article.
Remove the RH front wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Remove and discard the front halfshaft nut.

Fig 1: Locating RH Front Halfshaft Nut

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Remove and discard the lower control arm ball joint nut and separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Wheel Knuckles

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Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, 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 RH halfshaft bearing support bracket nuts and the RH halfshaft.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts

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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 5: 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 6: 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 7: Removing Halfshaft Seal Using A Suitable Dent Puller

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