Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual page 163

205-04-1 1 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-1 1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
N0TE:Do not damage the inner constant velocity
1. Slide a small screwdriver under the boot seat
(CV) joint boot.
to allow the air to escape.
N0TE:Discard the grease.
Remove the halfshaft.
Remove and discard the constant velocity
(CV) joint boot clamp.
Installation
Im &AUTION:T~~ total amount of grease
must not exceed 100 grams.
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Apply grease to the intermediate shaft.
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& A U T I O N : S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ the halfshaft. The inner
joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees.
The outer joint must not be bent more than
45 degrees.
Attach the halfshaft to the intermediate shaft.
3. N0TE:Do not damage the inner constant
velocity (CV) joint boot.
N0TE:Make sure that the intermediate shaft mating
surface for the joint boot is clean.
2. Insert the constant velocity (CV) joint in as
far as it will go, then pull it back
approximately 20 mm.
4 . N0TE:lnstall a new CV joint boot clamp.
Using a suitable grip wrench, install the inner
CV joint boot clamp.
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~ C A U T I O N : M ~ ~ ~ sure the halfshaft is
completely installed into the wheel hub.
Using the special tool, install the halfshaft.
Install the inner constant velocity (CV) joint
boot (halfshaft shown removed for clarity).
6. N0TE:lnstall a new wheel hub retaining nut.
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