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Rear Halfshaft: Installation

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  1. Install the rear halfshaft seal. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal .
    1. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

      Install a new inner halfshaft circlip.

    2. NOTE: The seal is to be reused unless damaged.

      Material

      : Motorcraft® High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease / XG-11 (WSS-M1C267-A1)

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  3. NOTE: The outer constant velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 45°.
    NOTE: The inner constant velocity (CV) joint must not be bent more than 18°.
    NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the seal.

    1. NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly installed.

      Install the halfshaft until the halfshaft circlip is fully seated.

    2. Hold the rear halfshaft by using C-clamp.

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  4. NOTE: Fabricate a spacer.

    Measure the length as per the specification.

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  5. Support the rear suspension and position the correct spacer. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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    1. Install the trailing arm and knuckle assembly as a unit, tighten the new front bolts.

      Torque

      : 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    2. NOTE: Finger tight at this stage.

      Install the new trailing arm-to-lower arm bolt and nut.

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  7. Position the front lower arm and brake hoses and bracket and tighten the bolts.

    Torque

    : 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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  8. Position the wiring harness and install the pin type retainers.
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  9. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector and install the retainer.
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  10. Position the parking brake cable and install the bolt.

    Torque

    : 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

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  11. Install the underbody shield and install the bolts.
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  12. NOTE: Make sure that new bolt is installed.

    Install the lower shock absorber with bolt.

    Torque

    : 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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  13. NOTE: Make sure that new nut is installed.

    Install the stabilizer bar with nut.

    Torque

    : 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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  14. Install the spring. Refer to: Spring .
  15. Remove the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  16. NOTE: Make sure a new bolt is installed.
    NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this stage.

    Install the new wheel hub mounting bolt.

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  17. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - RS .
  18. Install the wiring harness and retainer.
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  19. Install the brake disc. Refer to: Brake Disc - RS .
  20. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

    Tighten the wheel hub mounting bolt.

    Torque

    : 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)

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