Front Halfshaft RH - 2.5L Duratec - Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG), FWD: Installation

Clean and inspect the inboard end of the halfshaft.

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Clean and inspect the outboard end of the halfshaft.

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Install a new halfshaft seal. Refer to: Halfshaft Seal RH - FWD .
Insert the intermediate shaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the concave groove of the intermediate shaft bearing bracket.

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Install the new halfshaft retaining strap and nuts.
Torque:Stage 1: Tighten lower nut to: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) | Stage 2: Tighten upper nut to: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) | Stage 3: Tighten lower nut to: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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- Insert halfshaft through the wheel bearing.
- Using the special tool, seat the halfshaft splines in the wheel bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft.
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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.

Position the ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.

Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

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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 installing the tie rod end nut.

Attach the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle and install the new tie rod end nut.

Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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1. Position the brake hose and install the bolt.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
2. Position the wheel speed sensor wiring harness and clip the 2 wire retainers.
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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: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

While an assistant applies the brake, install the new wheel hub nut.

Torque:Stage 1: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm) | Stage 2: 2.45 deg.

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Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to: 8F35/8F40 Transmission Fluid Level Check . Refer to: HF45 Transmission Fluid Level Check . Refer to: 8F24 Transmission Fluid Level Check .
Install the underbody shield and tighten the retainers.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .