Halfshaft Seal - RH: Installation

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Install the RH halfshaft seal onto the special tool.

Fig 1: Installing RH Halfshaft Seal On Special Tool
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Using the special tools, install the RH halfshaft seal.

Fig 2: Installing RH Halfshaft Seal Using Special Tools
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Using the RH halfshaft seal protector provided with the new RH halfshaft seal, install the RH intermediate shaft assembly partially into the transaxle.

Fig 3: Installing RH Intermediate Shaft Assembly Into Transaxle
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Remove the RH halfshaft seal protector and install the RH intermediate shaft assembly into the transaxle.

Fig 4: Installing RH Intermediate Shaft Assembly Into Transaxle
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Install the new center bearing bracket and new nuts. Tighten the nuts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Center Bearing Bracket Nuts
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Install the RH ball joint into the knuckle.
Install the new RH lower control arm knuckle bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating RH Lower Control Arm Knuckle Bolt
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Install the brake hose retainer and bolt on the RH strut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Brake Hose Retainer Bolt
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Tighten the RH top strut mount nuts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Locating LH/RH Top Strut Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Fill the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION DRAINING AND FILLING in this information.