Rear Halfshaft

Removal

NOTICE: Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.

NOTICE: Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. Damage to the CV joint may occur.

NOTICE: Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Damage to the halfshaft or CV joint may occur.

NOTICE: Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Damage to the halfshaft boots will occur.

NOTICE: Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage.

1. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Special Tool(s) : 205-832 Remover, Halfshaft , 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer

Installation

1. NOTE: The halfshaft seal has to be replaced whenever the halfshaft is removed.

   Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: When seated correctly, the halfshaft retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.

1. Material : Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)
   Torque : 29 Nm

1. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

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