Halfshaft - RH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new 33 mm (1.29 in) intermediate shaft circlip.
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NOTE: Pull the RH inboard joint outward to make sure the circlip is locked.
Align the splines on the RH halfshaft with the intermediate shaft and push the stub shaft in until the circlip locks the shafts together.
- Insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
- Rotate the knuckle into position.
- Position the ball joint in the wheel knuckle. Install the new ball joint bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Position the brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Connect the wheel speed sensor harness to the shock absorber bracket.
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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.
Use the previously removed wheel hub nut to seat the halfshaft.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
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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 front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .