Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Whenever a halfshaft is removed, a new circlip and stub shaft pilot bearing seal must be installed or damage to the component may occur.
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
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Removal steps may contain installation details.
- 2.
Remove the brake disc. Refer to Front Disc Brake .
- 4.NOTE: When installing the halfshafts measure the depth of the CV shaft threaded end to the inner bearing race. The minimum depth is 15.5 mm (0.61 in). If the depth is less than 15.5 mm (0.61 in) rotate the CV shaft to clear a binding condition between the IWE and CV splines. Installing the axle nut and tightening without the proper depth of protrusion will result in damage to the IWE.
Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
- 5.NOTE: The suspension height sensors must be disconnected prior to servicing suspension components. Damage to the suspension height sensors and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensors will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.
If equipped with dynamic suspension, remove the height sensor arm bracket screw and position aside the bracket.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- 6.
Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt. Detach the wheel speed sensor retainers.- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- 7.
Position aside the wheel speed sensor harness and the brake hose.- 1.
Remove the wheel speed sensor wire bracket bolt and position the wheel speed harness aside.- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- 2.
Remove the flexible brake hose bracket bolt and position the flexible brake- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (106 lb-in).
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- 10.
Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut.- Disconnect the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- 11.
Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.- Disconnect the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- 12.NOTE: Do not damage the hub seal.NOTE: Allow the steering knuckle to swing outboard while keeping the CV shaft pushed inboard.
Once clearance is available, remove the CV shaft joint outboard end and IWE disconnect from the steering knuckle hub bearing.
- 14.NOTE: The IWE needs to be compressed and capped until the halfshaft outboard end and IWE assembly are installed.
Compress the IWE and install a vacuum cap on the vacuum port.
- 15.NOTE: When seated correctly, the halfshaft retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
Using the Halfshaft Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the halfshaft from the differential and the intermediate shaft.
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Remove and discard the circlip and the stub shaft seal. Refer to Front Drive Axle/Differential .
Installation
- 1.NOTE: Verify the spline engagement by checking for spline lash before installing the halfshaft nut or component damage may occur.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.