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Front Axle Shafts: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mercury Tracer, 1994 Ford Probe, and 1994 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replace inner CV joint circlip. To install axle shaft, reverse removal procedure. Ensure circlip is fully seated in transaxle. Install NEW lower ball joint-to-steering knuckle clamp bolt and nut. Install NEW axle nut. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Stake NEW axle nut with blunt nose chisel.



  1. Install NEW circlip on transaxle end of axle shaft (left axle). Replace oil seal (if necessary). Remove transaxle plug, and carefully install axle shaft into transaxle. Ensure circlip snaps into retaining groove. On right axle shaft, install support bearing bracket bolts.
  2. Install axle shaft into hub and knuckle assembly. Install NEW axle nut. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Stake NEW axle nut with blunt nose chisel. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
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