Rear Axle Shaft. Removal and Installation

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

	100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide hammer
	205-832 Axle Shaft Puller TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM TKIT-2006C-LM TKIT-2006C-RH

Materials

Removal

NOTICE: Never lift or support the axle shaft by the inboard or outboard constant velocity (CV) joint only. Damage to the CV joint will occur.

NOTICE: Never use a hammer to remove or install the axle shafts. Damage to the CV joint may occur.

NOTICE: Never use the axle shaft assembly as a lever to pry other components. Damage to the axle shaft or CV joint may occur.

NOTICE: Keep the boots away from sharp edges and hot exhaust system components. Damage to the axle shaft boots will occur.

NOTICE: Do not drop the assembled axle shafts. An impact may cut the boots from the inside without visible external damage.

1. 1
   Remove the knuckle.
   Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - All Wheel Drive (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Using the special tools, remove the rear axle shaft.
   Use the special service tools: 205-832 Axle Shaft Puller, 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer.

   

3. 3
   
   Inspect the inboard CV joint.
   

   1. Remove and discard the axle shaft retaining ring.

   2. Inspect the end of the axle shaft for damage.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Replace the rear axle shaft seal.
   Refer to: Rear Axle Shaft Seal (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Install a new rear axle shaft retaining ring.

   

3. 3
   Install the rear axle shaft.

   

4. 4
   If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.6 L Rear Axle Lubricant. If the fluid level is low, fill to 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196 in) below the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.
   Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)
   Torque: 21 lb-ft (29 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Install the knuckle.
   Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - All Wheel Drive (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).