Halfshaft - RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: A new PTU shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or damage to the components can occur.

Install a new intermediate shaft seal and deflector. REFER to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEAL AND DEFLECTOR .
Apply a thin coat of Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound to the intermediate shaft seal journal.
NOTE: A slight effort may be required to fully seat the intermediate and halfshaft assembly as it passes through the alignment washer.

Partially install the intermediate and halfshaft assembly through the PTU deflector until the splines have cleared the seal protector.

Fig 1: Installing Intermediate And Halfshaft Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull the seal protector out of the deflector and off of the intermediate and halfshaft assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Seal Protector Out Of Deflector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fully install the halfshaft assembly, (if equipped with trailer tow) the heat shield, and the 2 halfshaft bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Halfshaft Bracket Mounting Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the wheel knuckle into position and insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
Position the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new nut.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Lower Ball Joint To Wheel Knuckle Mounting Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the tie-rod end into the wheel knuckle and install a new tie-rod end nut.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
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.

Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the halfshaft.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
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.

Install a new wheel hub nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Install the wheel and tire. REFER to WHEEL AND TIRE .
Check the transmission fluid level and add clean transmission fluid as necessary. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .