Halfshaft Seal RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 1.
Remove the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- 2.NOTE: Do not use a prying device to open the slot in the knuckle to separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle assembly. Damage to the knuckle assembly may occur.NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and bolt. Disconnect the lower arm and position aside the ball joint seal.
- 5.NOTE: Do not bend the inner joint more than 18 ° and the outer joint more than 45 °. Damage to the shaft will occur.
Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining strap and the halfshaft retaining strap nuts. Support the RH halfshaft from the transmission.