Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
Axle Shaft: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Constant Velocity Joint or Halfshaft Pull-Out
Constant Velocity Joint or Halfshaft Pull-Out
If a Constant Velocity (CV) joint or halfshaft pull-out occurs, check the following:
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suspension components for correct location, damage or wear
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bushings for wear
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subframe for damage
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bent or worn components:
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stabilizer bar link
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left-hand front suspension lower arm and bushing
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right-hand front suspension lower arm and bushing
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front wheel hub and halfshaft
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powertrain/drivetrain mounts
Front Drive Halfshafts
Front Drive Halfshafts
NOTE: New front wheel drive halfshafts should not he installed unless disassembly and inspection reveals unusual wear.
1. Inspect front wheel halfshaft joint boots for evidence of cracks, tears or splits.
NOTE: While inspecting the front wheel halfshaft joint boots, watch for indentations (dimples) in the boot convolutions. If an indentation is
observed, it must be removed.
2. Inspect underbody for any indication of grease splatter in vicinity of front wheel halfshaft joint hoots outboard and inboard locations, which is an
indication of front wheel halfshaft joint boot and/or front wheel halfshaft joint boot clamp damage.
3. Carry out a check of the joint housing for leaks.
4. Make sure front axle wheel hub retainer is the correct prevailing torque type.
5. The silicone front wheel halfshaft joint boot will sweat during operation, causing a light film of grease to show on the outside of the front wheel
halfshaft joint boot. This condition is normal.
NOTE: Halfshafts are not balanced and do not contribute to rotational vibration.
6. If the concerns remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms and go to the Symptom Chart.