Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Notes

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000218
Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
GF0009877
Front Drive Halfshaft Remover 205-241 (T86P-3514-A)
GF0024551
Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
GF0024606
Installer, Halfshaft 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) or equivalent
GF0024607
Seal Protector, Rear Axle Shaft 205-816 or equivalent
GF0017350
Remover, Halfshaft (Plate) 205-290 (T89P-3514-B) (use with 205-043)
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Drive Halfshaft
GF0024608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W705967-S440 Front wheel hub nut
2 W506013 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor bolt
3 2C204 ABS wheel speed sensor
4 W520213 Lower arm pinch bolt nut
5 W709618 Lower arm pinch bolt
6 3A427 Front drive halfshaft
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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