Halfshaft - RH: Installation

AWD vehicles 

1. Install a new intermediate shaft seal and deflector. For additional information, refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .

   Vehicles with GTDI 

2. Install the halfshaft to the intermediate shaft.

   Vehicles without GTDI 

3. Install the intermediate and halfshaft assembly and the 2 halfshaft bracket nuts.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

   All vehicles 

4. Rotate the wheel knuckle into position and insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
5. Position the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new nut.
   • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
     Fig 1: Locating Lower Ball Joint Nut

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Position the brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
   • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
     Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose Bracket Bolt

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7. Install the 2 scrivets in the rubber shield.
   Fig 3: Locating Lower Scrivets

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   AWD vehicles 

8. Install the RH brake disc. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE .

   All vehicles 

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.