Rear Halfshaft: Installation
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NOTE: The halfshaft seal has to be replaced whenever the halfshaft is removed.
Replace the rear halfshaft seal. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal .
- Install the new rear halfshaft retaining circlip.
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NOTE: When seated correctly, the halfshaft retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
Install the rear halfshaft.
- If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.55L (1.15 pt) of rear axle lubricant. If fluid level is low, fill to 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196 in) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.
Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)
Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)
- Install the wheel knuckle. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - FWD .