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

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for Lifting Points.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire. REFER to WHEEL AND TIRE .
  3. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

    Remove the wheel hub nut.

    • Do not discard at this time.
  4. NOTE: No special tool is required to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle, use a mallet to loosen the joint.

    Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut, then separate the tie-rod end stud from the wheel knuckle.

  5. 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 number or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
    NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal or CV boot may occur.
    NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

    Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.

    • Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
  6. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover 205-D070  (D93P-1175-B), separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Fig 1: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub Using Front Wheel Hub Remover
    G06064399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Pull the wheel knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the front of the vehicle.
    • Secure the wheel knuckle assembly.
  8. Remove the 2 halfshaft bracket nuts.
    Fig 2: Locating Halfshaft Bracket Nuts
    G08027993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the halfshaft assembly, (if equipped with trailer tow) and the heat shield.
  10. Inspect the halfshaft assembly for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft, if necessary.
    1. Inspect the differential seal surface.
    2. Inspect the halfshaft bearing.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.
      Fig 3: Identifying Differential Seal Surface, Halfshaft Bearing And Differential Side Gear Splines
      G06067828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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