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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010FOCUS S, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTSFRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTSREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONHALFSHAFT - LHINSTALLATION
2010 Ford Focus S, Standard
Halfshaft - LH: Installation
2010 Ford Focus S, StandardSECTION Installation
- Install a new halfshaft circlip.
- Install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.
- Using the Halfshaft Installer, install the LH halfshaft into the wheel hub.
- Install the brake hose retainer.
- Insert the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle and install a new bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
NOTE:
Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged by pulling on the joint housing.
NOTE:
Make sure the ball joint heat shield is installed on the ball joint stud or damage to the ball joint may occur.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the 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.