Disassembly And Assembly: Halfshaft: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT .
For the inboard CV joint, carry out the following:
1. Remove and discard the boot clamps.
2. Remove the inboard CV joint housing.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Inboard CV Joint Housing
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
For the inboard CV joint, carry out the following:
1. Remove and discard the retainer circlip.
2. Slide the boot away from the CV joint.
  
  Fig 2: Discarding Retainer Circlip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable 3-jaw puller, remove the CV joint.

Fig 3: Removing CV Joint
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the inner CV boot.

Fig 4: Discarding Inner CV Boot
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The outboard CV joint is not removable from the halfshaft. The boot must be removed or installed from the inboard CV joint side of the shaft.

For the outboard CV joint, carry out the following:
1. Remove and discard the boot clamps.
2. Remove and discard the boot.
  
  Fig 5: Discarding Boot
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If necessary, press the anti-lock brake sensor indicator ring from the outer CV joint.

Fig 6: Pressing Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Indicator Ring From Outer CV Joint
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.