Front Halfshaft LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
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Auto transmission shown, Manual transmission similar.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
- Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt.
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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 pinch bolt.
- If equipped, remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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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 Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate and support the halfshaft from the wheel hub. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub.
- Remove the halfshaft.
- Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining circlip.