Ford Fusion: Rear Drive Halfshafts / Rear Halfshaft. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer |
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205-832 Remover, Halfshaft TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM TKIT-2006C-LM TKIT-2006C-ROW |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL |
WSP-M2C197-A
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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.
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Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Using the special tools, remove the rear halfshaft.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-832
Remover, Halfshaft.
, 100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer.
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Inspect the inner CV joint.
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Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining circlip.
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Inspect the halfshaft end for damage.
Installation
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NOTE:
The halfshaft seal has to be replaced whenever the halfshaft is removed.
Replace the rear halfshaft seal.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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Install the new rear halfshaft retaining circlip.
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NOTE:
When seated correctly, the halfshaft retainer
circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
Install the rear halfshaft.
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If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.55L (1.15 pt) of
rear axle lubricant. If fluid level is low, fill to 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196
in) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
/ XY-80W90-QL
(WSP-M2C197-A)
Torque:
21 lb.ft (29 Nm)
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Install the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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:
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General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the USB port bezel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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General Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer t..