F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Whenever a halfshaft is removed, a new circlip and stub shaft pilot bearing seal must be installed or damage to the component may
occur.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Remove the dust cap.
3. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
-
To install, tighten the new nut to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt and position the harness aside.
-
To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
5. Detach the flexible hose retainer from the speed sensor harness.
6. Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt and disconnect the bracket from the wheel knuckle.
-
To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
7. Remove the vacuum/vent tube at the vacuum/vent port of the Integrated Wheel End (IWE) disconnect.
8. Remove the 3 IWE bolts.
-
To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
9. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut.
-
Disconnect the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
-
To install, tighten the new nut to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
10. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
-
Disconnect the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
-
To install, tighten the new nut to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
11. NOTE: Do not damage the hub seal.
NOTE: Allow the steering knuckle to swing outboard while keeping the CV shaft pushed inboard.
Once clearance is available, remove the CV shaft joint outboard end and IWE disconnect from the steering knuckle hub bearing.