Removal And Installation: Halfshafts: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the special tool, install the outer halfshaft end into the hub assembly.
- Using the special tool, install the halfshaft into the differential.
- If the axle is equipped with the oil seal protector, make sure the oil seal lip and seal protector are correctly aligned.
- Position the lower ball joint and install the lower ball joint nut.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Install the rear coil spring. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
- Install the anti-lock brake sensor harness-to-body bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Install the rear wheel hub nut and tighten to 300 Nm (221 lb-ft).
CAUTION:
Make sure that the oil seal protector is correctly aligned with the differential oil seal during installation.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the rear 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 half shaft from rotating.