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Halfshaft - RH: Installation

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  1. Install a new 30 mm (1.181 in) intermediate shaft circlip.
    Fig 1: Locating Circlip On Intermediate Shaft
    G06280680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Pull the right side inboard joint outward to make sure the circlip is locked.
  2. Align the splines on the right side shaft with the intermediate shaft and push the stub shaft in until the circlip locks the shafts together.
  3. Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
  4. Rotate the knuckle into position.
  5. Position the halfshaft and ball joint in the wheel knuckle. Install the new ball joint bolt and nut.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Ball Joint Bolt
      G06500713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the stabilizer bar link and install a new nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
      G06500714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .
  8. Position the brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
      G06500711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the wheel speed sensor harness to the shock absorber bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
    G06500712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: 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.
  10. Use the previously removed wheel hub nut to seat the halfshaft.
    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
    • Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
    11. NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
  11. Install a new wheel hub nut.
    • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
  12. Install the front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
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