Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
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Position the special tool on the clamp ear, and tighten the tool through bolt until the tool closes completely.
12. Note: Make sure the stop ring seats in the groove.
If removed, install the stop ring.
13. CAUTION: Do not reuse the circlip.
CAUTION: Do not over-expand or twist the circlip during installation.
Install a new circlip.
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Start one end in the groove and work the circlip over the shaft and into the groove. This will avoid over-expanding the circlip.
14. Fill the front wheel driveshaft joint with 180 grams (6.3 ounces) of grease. Spread the remaining grease evenly inside the front wheel driveshaft
joint boot.
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Use Constant Velocity Joint Grease (High Temp.) E43Z-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESP-M1C207-A.
15. Note: The front wheel driveshaft joint has seated when the circlip locks in the groove cut in the inner race.
Using a non-metallic hammer, tap the front wheel driveshaft joint onto the interconnecting shaft. Make sure the front wheel driveshaft joint has
locked on the interconnecting shaft by attempting to pull the joint off of the shaft.
