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Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Installation

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  1. Install a new 28 mm (1.102 in) circlip on the stub shaft.
    Fig 1: Locating Stub Shaft Circlip
    G06125776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Make sure the oil seal protector is correctly aligned with the differential oil seal during installation.
    Fig 2: Installing Halfshaft In Differential Using Axle Seal Protector
    G06065047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Axle Seal Protector, install the halfshaft in the differential.
  3. Install the stub shaft in the rear drive unit.
    • Make sure the circlip locks in the side gear.
      Fig 3: Installing Stub Shaft In Rear Drive Unit
      G06505028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Slide the outboard CV joint down through the knuckle.
    Fig 4: Positioning Halfshaft
    G06505024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the halfshaft outer CV joint through the hub bearing.
    6. 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.
  6. Position the halfshaft in the hub and use the previously removed inner hub nut to seat the halfshaft.
    • Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
    • Remove and discard the hub nut.
  7. Position the upper arm outboard end and install a new bolt.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Locating Upper Arm Outboard Bolt
      G06505016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the lower arm and install a new lower arm bolt and nut.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Lower Arm Bolt
      G06505021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. 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.
  9. Install the 2 new rear wheel hub nuts.
    • Tighten the inner hub nut to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the outer hub nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  10. Install a new rear toe link bolt.
    • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Locating Rear Toe Link Bolt
      G06505020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install a new stabilizer link upper nut.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Stabilizer Link Upper Nut
      G06505033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install a new lower shock absorber nut.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  13. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. For additional information, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS .
  14. Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  15. Install the brake caliper hose bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Brake Caliper Hose Bracket Bolt
      G06505015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
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