Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: 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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. For additional information, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS .
- Remove the inner and outer rear wheel hub nuts.
- Do not discard at this time.
- Remove the brake caliper hose bracket bolt.
- Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
- Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt.
- Lift the upper arm from the knuckle.
- Support the lower arm and remove the lower shock nut and bolt.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer link upper nut.
- Remove and discard the outer toe link nut and bolt.
- Support the wheel knuckle and remove the lower arm nut and bolt and discard the nut and bolt.
- Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the rear axle hub assembly.
- Using a suitable pry bar, remove the halfshaft.
- Position the halfshaft up through the wheel knuckle opening and remove the halfshaft.
- Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.
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 a specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
NOTE:
Do not damage the oil seal when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.