Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Using the special tool, disengage the RH inboard CV joint housing from the axle tube.
17. CAUTION:
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Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal, the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing, or the axle shaft splices.
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Install a new retainer circlip on the outboard spliced end of the axle shaft before reseating the axle shaft in the differential side gear.
Pull the knuckle, the halfshaft, and the axle shaft away from the axle tube, and separate the inboard CV joint housing from the axle shaft.
LH/RH halfshaft
18. Remove the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.
19. CAUTION:
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Always install the halfshaft with a new retainer circlip and a new front axle wheel hub retainer.
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On the RH side only, check the retainer circlip engagement after reseating the axle shaft and after installing the halfshaft in the axle. On the LH
side-only, check the retainer circlip engagement after installing the halfshaft in the axle. When seated, the retainer circlip will lock the axle
shaft and the inboard CV joint housing to the axle.
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Never use power tools to tighten the front axle wheel hub retainer.
NOTE:
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When installing either halfshaft assembly, turn the knuckle into a LH turn, and install the outboard CV joint into the hub from the LH side of
the knuckle (as facing the knuckle).
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Support the front suspension lower arm before attempting to connect the upper ball joint to the knuckle or the components will not be able to
reach one another.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
