Ford Fusion: Rear Drive Halfshafts / Rear Halfshaft. Removal and Installation
			
			
			Special Tool(s) /
 General Equipment
 
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 100-001
 (T50T-100-A)
  Slide Hammer | 
 
 
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 205-832 Remover, Halfshaft TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM TKIT-2006C-LM TKIT-2006C-ROW | 
 
Materials
 
 | Name | 
 Specification | 
 
 
 Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL | 
 WSP-M2C197-A  
  | 
 
 
 Removal
 NOTICE:
 
 Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or 
outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur. 
 
 NOTICE: 
 Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. Damage to the CV joint may occur. 
 
 NOTICE:
 
 Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position 
other components. Damage to the halfshaft or CV joint may occur. 
 
 NOTICE: 
 Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Damage to the halfshaft boots will occur. 
 
 NOTICE: 
 Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage. 
 
 
 
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 Remove the wheel knuckle.
 Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  
 
 
 
 
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 Using the special tools, remove the rear halfshaft.
 Use Special Service Tool: 205-832
  Remover, Halfshaft. 
 , 100-001
 (T50T-100-A)
 
  Slide Hammer. 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Inspect the inner CV joint.
 
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 Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining circlip. 
  
 
 
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 Inspect the halfshaft end for damage. 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Installation
 
 
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NOTE: 
 The halfshaft seal has to be replaced whenever the halfshaft is removed.
 
 Replace the rear halfshaft seal.
 Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
  
 
 
 
 
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 Install the new rear halfshaft retaining circlip.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE: 
 When seated correctly, the halfshaft retainer 
circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.
 
 
 Install the rear halfshaft.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.55L (1.15 pt) of 
rear axle lubricant. If fluid level is low, fill to 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196 
 in) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug. 
 Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
 / XY-80W90-QL
 (WSP-M2C197-A)
 
 
Torque: 
 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)
 
  
 
 
 
 
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 Install the wheel knuckle.
 Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  
   Preliminary Inspection 
 
 
 Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
 
 
 
 If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is 
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next 
step
 
 
 
 If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...
   
 
   Other information:
   Initialization
  
 WARNING: 
 Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when 
carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization 
procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect 
objects in its path. Failure to follow this instruction may result in 
serious personal injury.
 
 NOTE: 
 A new roof opening panel motor must be initialized after 
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   Removal
 Both doors
 
 NOTE: 
 Driver side shown, passenger side similar. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remove the front door window control switch.
 
 
 
 Release the rear clip and remove the switch bezel.
 
 
 
 
 
 Disconnect the electrical connectors.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Driver side
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remove the front door window control switch from the bezel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Passenger side
 
 
 
 
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