Halfshaft Seal 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.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and position the brake hose aside.
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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 result.
Remove and discard the ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
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NOTE: Do not pull on the outer part of the halfshaft or the CV joint will separate. Always pull on the inner part of the halfshaft.
Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft. Use Special Service Tool: 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer, 205-290 (T89P-3415-B) Remover, Halfshaft (Plate), 205-241 (T86P-3514-A) Remover, Halfshaft.
- Remove and discard the halfshaft seal.