Halfshaft - RH: Installation
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.
NOTE:
A new power transfer unit (PTU) shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU)
article.
- Position the assembly in the vehicle, aligning the splines on the intermediate shaft with the transmission splines.
- Install the 2 intermediate shaft support bearing nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
- Rotate the knuckle into position.
- Install the bolt in the brake tube bracket.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 scrivets in the rubber shield.
- Install the ball joint in the knuckle and install the ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
- Using a suitable tool, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
- 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 article.
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 will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE:
Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.