Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4, FWD: Removal

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.

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1. Remove the bolt and position aside the brake hose.
2. Unclip the 2 wire retainers and position aside the wheel speed sensor wiring harness.
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NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.

NOTE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the tie rod end boot may occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent turning of the stud while removing the tie rod end nut.

Remove and discard the tie rod end nut and separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle. Remove the halfshaft. Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover

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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.

NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the lower arm outboard nut. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.

NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

Remove and discard the ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the lower arm from the wheel knuckle.

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NOTE: Do not bend the inner joint more than 18 degrees and the outer joint more than 45 degrees. Damage to the shaft will occur.

Using the special tool, press the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Support the halfshaft in a level position. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub.

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Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining strap and nuts.

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Remove the halfshaft.

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