Focus L4-2.0L SOHC VIN P (2000)
Axle Shaft: Description and Operation
Handling Front Drive Halfshafts
NOTE: Do not place the tripod joint under tension.
Utmost care should be taken whilst removing/installing and assembling/disassembling front drive halfshafts The following points should be observed:
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The inner tripod joint must not be bent at more than 18°.
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Check polished surfaces and splines for damage.
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Do not allow the boots to come into contact with sharp edges, the engine when it is hot or the exhaust system.
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Do not drop the front drive halfshaft as this can damage the inside of the boots without any signs of damage showing on the outside.
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Do not use front drive halfshafts as levering tools for the installation of other components. The front drive halfshafts must always hang freely.
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The tripod joint can be damaged by knocks outside the joint housing.
