Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Remove and discard the rear wheel hub nut.
Remove the bolt and position aside the shaft speed sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Shaft Speed Sensor Bolt

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Remove the nut and lower shock absorber bolt.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Shock Absorber Bolt

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Support the lower arm.

Fig 3: Supporting Lower Arm

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Remove the 4 toe link bracket nuts.

Fig 4: Locating Link Bracket Nuts

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Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the rear axle hub assembly.

Fig 5: Separating Halfshaft From Wheel Hub Using Special Tool (205-D070)

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CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal protector when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.

Using a suitable pry bar, remove the halfshaft.

Fig 6: Removing Halfshaft Using A Suitable Pry Bar

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Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.

Fig 7: Locating Halfshaft Circlip

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