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Installation (All) 1. To install axle shaft, reverse removal procedure. Always install a NEW retaining circlip. Check seals at both ends of axle shaft. If necessary, replace seals prior to installation. Lubricate transaxle seal lip with transaxle oil. See Fig. 1 . 2. After installing axle shaft into transaxle, pull axle shaft outward by hand to ensure proper engagement of retaining circlip and snap ring. Install axle shaft into wheel hub. Align suspension alignment marks and tighten nuts. INTERMEDIATE SHAFT Removal Intermediate shaft and axle shaft are removed as an assembly. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS under REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION. Disassembly Separate intermediate shaft from axle shaft. Remove circlip from intermediate shaft and press off bearing and bracket assembly. See Fig. 4 . Press bearing out of bracket. Inspect bracket for damage or wear and replace if necessary. Reassembly Press NEW bearing into bracket and install NEW seals. Install bearing and bracket assembly onto intermediate shaft. Install NEW circlip. Installation Intermediate shaft and axle shaft are installed as an assembly. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS under REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION.
Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Intermediate Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Always install NEW cotter pin, washer and suspension lock nuts. Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m) Axle Nut (1)
116-173 (157-235) Ball Joint Pinch Bolt 32-40 (43-54) Steering Knuckle-To-Strut Bolt 69-86 (93-117) Caliper Retaining Bolt 29-36 (39-49) Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nut 40-50 (54-68) Stabilizer Link Bolt 9-13 (12-18) Tie Rod End Nut 21-32 (29-44) Wheel Lug Nuts 66-89 (90-120) (1) Ensure locking flange on nut is staked into axle slot. Copyright 2009 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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