2011 Ford EXPLORER

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205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts 2011 Explorer

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 01/22/2013

Halfshaft — RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Special Tool(s)

Remover, Front Wheel Hub

205-D070D93P-1175-B

Material

Item Specification
Metal Brake Parts Cleaner -
PM-4-A or PM-4-B (US); CPM-4 (Canada)
Motorcraft®MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON® LV
XT-10-QLVC
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound ESE-M1C171-A
XG-3-A

Exploded View

Item Service Part Description Tool Number Material Notes

Number Name
1 W712435 Wheel hub nut - - REFER to Section 205-04, Halfshaft - RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD) ,
Installation
2 W714890 Lower ball joint nut - - 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
3 3042 Right Hand Lower ball joint - - -
(RH)
4 W701731 Halfshaft bracket nuts (2 - - 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
required)
5 3B436 Halfshaft assembly 205-D070 D93P- - -
1175-B
6 7F469 Halfshaft bearing heat shield - - -

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Section 100-02, Jacking and Lifting, Lifting Points.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. REFER to Section 204-04A, Wheel and Tire.

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

Remove the wheel hub nut.

Do not discard at this time.

4. NOTE: No special tool is required to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle, use a mallet to loosen the joint.
Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut, then separate the tie-rod end stud from the wheel knuckle.
 5. NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major
service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part number or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal or Constant Velocity (CV) boot may
occur.
NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.

Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

6. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover 205-D070 D93P-1175-B , separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.

7. Pull the wheel knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the front of the vehicle.

Secure the wheel knuckle assembly.

8. Remove the 2 halfshaft bracket nuts.

9. Remove the halfshaft assembly, (if equipped with trailer tow) and the heat shield.

10. Inspect the halfshaft assembly for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft, if necessary.

Inspect the differential seal surface.

Inspect the halfshaft bearing.

Inspect the differential side gear splines.

Installation

1. NOTICE: A new Power Transfer Unit (PTU) shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or damage to the components can
occur.
Install a new intermediate shaft seal and deflector. REFER to Section 308-07B, Intermediate Shaft Seal and Deflector.

2. Apply a thin coat of Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound to the intermediate shaft seal journal.

3. NOTE: A slight effort may be required to fully seat the intermediate and halfshaft assembly as it passes through the alignment washer.
Partially install the intermediate and halfshaft assembly through the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) deflector until the splines have cleared the seal protector.

4. Pull the seal protector out of the deflector and off of the intermediate and halfshaft assembly.
 5. Fully install the halfshaft assembly, (if equipped with trailer tow) the heat shield, and the 2 halfshaft bracket nuts.

Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

6. Rotate the wheel knuckle into position and insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.

7. Position the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new nut.

Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).

8. Position the tie-rod end into the wheel knuckle and install a new tie-rod end nut.

Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

9. 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.
Using the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the halfshaft.

Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.

10. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new
wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened
within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install a new wheel hub nut.

Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)

11. Install the wheel and tire. REFER to Section 204-04A, Wheel and Tire.

12. Check the transmission fluid level and add clean transmission fluid as necessary. Section 307-01

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