Front Halfshaft LH: Installation

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Inspect the outer CV housing.

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Inspect the inner CV housing.

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NOTE: Make sure new component is installed.

Install the new inner halfshaft retaining circlip.

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Replace the halfshaft seal. Refer to: Halfshaft Seal LH - 8F35.
NOTE: Insert shaft until circlip is fully seated. When checking if circlip is seated do not pull on CV joints or damage can result.

NOTE: Pull on the inner CV joint to ensure the halfshaft circlip is seated properly.

Insert the halfshaft until the halfshaft retaining clip is fully seated.

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Pull the halfshaft into the front wheel bearing and wheel hub. Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft.

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Position the ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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If equipped. Position the front height sensor arm bracket and install the front height sensor arm bracket bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Position the brake hose and install the brake hose bracket bolt.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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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.

NOTE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

While an assistant applies the brake, install the new wheel hub nut.

Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)

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Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check - 8F35.
Install the underbody shield. Refer to: Engine Undershield - FWD . Refer to: Engine Undershield - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .
Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.