Ford Fusion: Driveline / Rear Drive Halfshafts
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Removal
NOTE:
FWD shown AWD is similar...
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...
Other information:
WARNING: Switch the lamps and
the ignition off. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Bulbs can become hot.
Let the bulb cool down before removing
it. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
Use the correct specification bulb...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Use compressed air to remove any foreign material
from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the
ignition coil-on-plugs.
NOTE:
When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal...