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205-04-1
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04-1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Special Tool(s)
Halfshaft
Remover, Halfshaft (Plate) 205-290 (T89P-3415-B) (Use with 205-043)
Special Tool(s) Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Installer, Halfshaft 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) or equivalent
Material (Continued)
Item
Specification
PTFE Lubricant XG-8
ESB-M1C111-B
NOTE: RH halfshaft shown, LH similar.
Copyright 2006, Ford Motor Company Last updated: 10/20/2008
2007 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid, 6/2006
205-04-2
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04-2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6
Left halfshaft
Part Number
Description
W705967 W506013 2C204 W520213 W709618 3A427
Wheel hub nut ABS wheel speed sensor bolt ABS wheel speed sensor Lower arm nut Lower arm bolt Halfshaft assembly
8.
Using the Halfshaft Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the LH halfshaft from the differential.
Removal All halfshafts 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
2.
Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.
Right halfshaft
3.
Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
4.
Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
5.
Remove the lower ball joint bolt and nut. •
6.
9.
Using a brass drift to strike the RH halfshaft in the indicated area, separate and remove the halfshaft.
Discard the nut and bolt.
NOTE: Do not allow the ball joint stud to contact the CV joint boot. Separate the lower arm from the front wheel knuckle.
7.
Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
Installation Left halfshaft 1.
NOTE: When seated correctly, the halfshaft bearing retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove. Position the LH halfshaft so the splines line up with the differential side gear splines. Push the halfshaft into the differential side gear.
2007 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid, 6/2006
205-04-3
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04-3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) Right halfshaft 2.
Align the RH halfshaft with the splines of the intermediate shaft and push the halfshaft in until the circlip locks the shafts together. •
Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the splines of the intermediate shaft.
4.
Position the lower arm into the front wheel knuckle.
5.
Install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut. •
6.
Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and bolt. •
7.
Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
NOTICE: 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: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating. Install new front wheel hub nut. •
All halfshafts 3.
Using the Halfshaft Installer, install the halfshaft into the front wheel hub.
Tighten to 300 Nm (222 lb-ft).
8.
Install the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.
9.
Check and fill the transaxle fluid as necessary.
2007 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid, 6/2006
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04-1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Special Tool(s)
Halfshaft
Remover, Halfshaft (Plate) 205-290 (T89P-3415-B) (Use with 205-043)
Special Tool(s) Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Installer, Halfshaft 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) or equivalent
Material (Continued)
Item
Specification
PTFE Lubricant XG-8
ESB-M1C111-B
NOTE: RH halfshaft shown, LH similar.
Copyright 2006, Ford Motor Company Last updated: 10/20/2008
2007 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid, 6/2006
205-04-2
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04-2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6
Left halfshaft
Part Number
Description
W705967 W506013 2C204 W520213 W709618 3A427
Wheel hub nut ABS wheel speed sensor bolt ABS wheel speed sensor Lower arm nut Lower arm bolt Halfshaft assembly
8.
Using the Halfshaft Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the LH halfshaft from the differential.
Removal All halfshafts 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
2.
Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.
Right halfshaft
3.
Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
4.
Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
5.
Remove the lower ball joint bolt and nut. •
6.
9.
Using a brass drift to strike the RH halfshaft in the indicated area, separate and remove the halfshaft.
Discard the nut and bolt.
NOTE: Do not allow the ball joint stud to contact the CV joint boot. Separate the lower arm from the front wheel knuckle.
7.
Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
Installation Left halfshaft 1.
NOTE: When seated correctly, the halfshaft bearing retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove. Position the LH halfshaft so the splines line up with the differential side gear splines. Push the halfshaft into the differential side gear.
2007 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid, 6/2006
205-04-3
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04-3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) Right halfshaft 2.
Align the RH halfshaft with the splines of the intermediate shaft and push the halfshaft in until the circlip locks the shafts together. •
Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the splines of the intermediate shaft.
4.
Position the lower arm into the front wheel knuckle.
5.
Install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut. •
6.
Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and bolt. •
7.
Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
NOTICE: 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: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating. Install new front wheel hub nut. •
All halfshafts 3.
Using the Halfshaft Installer, install the halfshaft into the front wheel hub.
Tighten to 300 Nm (222 lb-ft).
8.
Install the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.
9.
Check and fill the transaxle fluid as necessary.
2007 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid, 6/2006
