Halfshaft - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Remove and discard the front wheel hub nut.
Remove and discard the ball joint bolt and nut.
- Separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Ball Joint Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut and position the link aside.

Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Wheel Hub Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull the knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the front of the vehicle.
- Secure the wheel knuckle.
Using the Halfshaft Remover, Halfshaft Remover (Plate) and Slide Hammer, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying Halfshaft Remover, Halfshaft Remover (Plate) And Slide Hammer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.

Fig 5: Locating Stub Shaft Circlip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.