Removal and Replacement

Halfshaft





Removal and Installation









NOTE: This procedure applies to both rear halfshaft assemblies.

NOTE: Always install a new differential stub shaft seal whenever a rear halfshaft is removed. For additional information, refer to Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-Inch Ring Gear Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal.

1. NOTICE: Do not loosen the rear axle wheel hub retainer until after the wheel and tire assembly is removed from the vehicle. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is unloaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

NOTICE: 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

3. NOTE: Have an assistant press the brake pedal to keep the axle from rotating.

Remove and discard the wheel hub nut and the washer.

- To install, tighten the new nut to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).

4. Separate the halfshaft from the knuckle.

5. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to Rear Disc Brake Brake Disc.

6. Remove and discard the upper trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).

7. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

8. Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.





9. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

10. Remove and discard the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).

11. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor at the connector and open the wire retaining clips.





12. Compress the spring, depress the retaining tabs and detach the parking brake cable from the wheel knuckle.





13. Remove and discard the 2 lower trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
- To install, tighten the new bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

14. Rotate the top of the knuckle assembly outboard and remove the halfshaft from the knuckle.

15. Using the Halfshaft Remover and Adapter (Handle), disengage the inboard CV joint housing from the differential side gear.





16. Remove the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.

17. Remove and discard the halfshaft retainer circlip.





18. NOTE: Install a new differential stub shaft seal. For additional information, refer to Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-Inch Ring Gear Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal.

NOTE: Always install the halfshaft with a new retainer circlip and a new wheel hub nut.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.