Halfshaft - RH: 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 .
- Remove the wheel hub nut.
- Do not discard at this time.
- Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and disconnect the hose from the shock absorber.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the shock absorber bracket.
- Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .
- Remove and discard the ball joint bolt and nut.
- Separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut and position the link aside.
- Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
- Pull the wheel knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Secure the wheel knuckle.
- Use a brass drift to strike the right side halfshaft in the indicated area and separate the RH halfshaft from the intermediate shaft.
- Remove and discard the circlip from the intermediate shaft.
NOTE:
Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.