Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Notes

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0024551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
GF0024613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Halfshaft Remover Tool 205-475
GF0024606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Halfshaft Installer 204-161 (T97P-1175-A)
GF0024607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Axle Seal Protector 205-816
Fig 1: Halfshaft Components
GF0024614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 N808405 Rear wheel hub nut
2 - Rear axle hub assembly
3 520214 Lower ball joint nut
4 4B402 Axle halfshaft assembly
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