Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
2. NOTE: If necessary, use a nonmetallic mallet to aid in seating the circlip in the differential side gear groove (RH) or output shaft splines (LH).
Tap only on the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint.
Align the inboard CV Joint housing splines with the differential side gear splines (RH) or output shaft splines (LH), and push the inboard CV joint
housing assembly inward until the circlip seats in the differential side gear (RH) or inboard CV joint housing (LH).
3. Align the halfshaft outboard CV joint splines and the wheel hub splines, and push the joint into the wheel hub as far as possible.
4. Install the washer and the original wheel hub retainer. Using the old retainer, seat the outboard CV joint in the hub. Remove the retainer and
discard it.
Item 3: Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Pinch Bolt Installation Note
1. CAUTION: Install a new bolt and nut.
Connect the suspension lower arm to the knuckle and install the new bolt and nut.
