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Front HALFSHAFT LH: Installation

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  1. Inspect the outer CV housing at the shown locations.
    GFD370393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Inspect the inner CV housing at the shown locations.
    GFD370394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

    Install the new inner halfshaft retaining circlip.

    GFD370395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install a new halfshaft seal. Refer to: Halfshaft Seal LH .
  5. NOTE: Do not fully install shaft at this time.

    Using a seal protector, insert the splines of the halfshaft through the halfshaft seal. Remove the special tool.

    GFD370396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Insert shaft until circlip is fully seated. When checking if circlip is seated do not pull on CV joints or damage can result.
    NOTE: Pull on the inner CV joint to ensure the halfshaft circlip is seated properly.

    Insert the halfshaft until the halfshaft retaining clip is fully seated.

    GFD370397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Pull the halfshaft into the front wheel bearing and wheel hub. Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft.
    GFD370388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Position the ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.

    Torque: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

    GFD370229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Only tighten the nut finger tight at this stage.

    Install the new wheel hub nut.

    GFD370389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Position the brake hose and install the brake hose bracket bolt.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD370380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. If equipped. Install the underbody shield.
    GFD370346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

    Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur. 

    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

    While an assistant applies the brake, tighten the new wheel hub nut.

    Torque:Stage 1: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) | Stage 2: 90°

    GFD370231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  14. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK
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