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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1331 (FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONHALFSHAFTINSTALLATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Installation
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Left halfshaft
- Position the LH halfshaft so the splines line up with the differential side gear splines. Push the halfshaft into the differential side gear.
Right halfshaft
- Align the RH halfshaft with the splines of the intermediate shaft and push the halfshaft in until the circlip locks the shafts together.
- Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the splines of the intermediate shaft.
All halfshafts
- Using the Halfshaft Installer, install the halfshaft into the front wheel hub.
- Position the lower arm into the front wheel knuckle.
- Install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Install the wheel speed sensor and bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
NOTE:
When seated correctly, the halfshaft bearing retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.