Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2007)
10. CAUTION: Do not damage the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing.
CAUTION: Do not allow the splines on the inboard CV joint housing to touch the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
NOTE: A circlip retains the inboard CV joint housing to the differential side gear in the axle.
Using the special tool, disengage the inboard CV joint housing from the differential side gear.
11. Remove the halfshaft assembly.
12. CAUTION: Do not tighten the rear 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.
CAUTION: Install and tighten the new axle wheel end nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Stopping the rotation during
installation will cause the nylon lock to seat incorrectly. This will cause incorrect torque readings while tightening the axle wheel end nut
and lead to bearing failure. Always install a new axle wheel end nut, after loosening or when not tightened to specifications, in a
continuous rotation.
CAUTION: Always install a new differential stub shaft seal whenever the halfshaft is removed.
CAUTION: Install a new circlip every time the halfshaft is removed from the axle.
NOTE: Start one end of the circlip in the groove and work the circlip over the halfshaft and into the groove to prevent the circlip from
overexpanding.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
