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Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal

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NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

RH and LH halfshafts 

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
  3. Remove wheel speed sensor harness bracket-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the wheel speed sensor aside.
  5. Remove the brake flexible hose bracket-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
  6. Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
    WARNING: Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
    NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
    • Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
  7. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
  8. Using the Steering Arm Remover, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Arm Remover
    G06269411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the damper fork-to-front lower arm bolt and flagnut.
  10. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel Hub Remover
    G06269569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the pin-type retainers and position the splash shield aside.
    Fig 3: Locating Pin-Type Retainers
    G06269570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    RH halfshaft 

  12. Use a brass drift to strike the RH halfshaft in the indicated area and separate the RH halfshaft from the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 4: Locating RH Halfshaft
    G06269571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    LH halfshaft 

  13. Using the Halfshaft Remover and Slide Hammer, separate the halfshaft from the transmission.
    Fig 5: Separating Halfshaft From Transmission
    G06065036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    RH and LH halfshafts 

  14. Position the damper fork and halfshaft forward of the front lower arm and remove the halfshaft.
    Fig 6: Positioning Damper Fork & Halfshaft
    G06269573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove and discard the stub shaft circlip (LH) or the intermediate shaft circlip (RH).
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