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Transmission Range (TR) Sensor > < Halfshaft Seal LH

Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (CD4E) - Halfshaft Seal RH Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
In-vehicle Repair

Special Tool(s)

Installer, Drive Pinion Seal

205-077 (15-047 A)

Alignment Pins, Subframe

205-316 (15-097A)

Remover, Halfshaft Seal

308-208 (16-074)
General Equipment
Transmission jack
Materials
Name
Specification
Cable ties
 
Automatic Transmission Fluid
ESP-M2C116-H 

Removal
  1. Remove the suspension strut and spring assembly top mount brace cover.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from turning.
    Loosen the suspension top mount nuts by five turns.

  1. Using cable ties, support the radiator on both sides.
  1. Remove the front wheel and tire.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the splash shield.

  1. Remove the radiator support brackets.
    1. Remove the hose bracket.
    1. Remove both radiator support brackets.

  1. Detach the stabilizer connecting link from the suspension strut on both sides.
  1. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
    For additional information, refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe (309-00 Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the engine rear support insulator.

  1. Using two suitable wooden blocks and suitable transmission jack, support the subframe.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not pull down the lower arm, to prevent the lower arm hydro-bushing from damage.
    Remove the lower arm ball joint retaining nut and bolt.

  1. Remove the subframe rear retaining bolts and the subframe bracket retaining bolts on both sides.

  1. Remove the subframe front retaining bolts on both sides.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Lower the subframe uniformly, to prevent the lower arm hydro-bushing from damage.
    Using the transmission jack, lower the subframe approximately 150 mm.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
    Detach the lower arm ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    • Remove the heat shield.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    Detach the halfshaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Remove and discard the center bearing cap and locknuts.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

  1. Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft seal.

Installation
  1. Using the special tool, install the halfshaft seal.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new center bearing cap and locknuts.
    Attach the halfshaft to the transaxle.
    • Install the center bearing cap.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the heat shield is installed to prevent damage to the ball joint.
    Attach the lower arm to the wheel knuckle on both sides.
    • Install the heat shield.

  1. Using the transmission jack, position the subframe.

  1. Using the special tools and a suitable washer, align the subframe.
    1. Insert the washer, with inside diameter 22 mm, outside diameter 44 mm and height 5 mm, into the subframe above the lower alignment hole.
    1. Insert the alignment pin through the subframe alignment holes and the washer.
    1. Slide the locking plates on top of the washer and into the groove of the tool and tighten the alignment pin sleeve.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:While tightening the subframe retaining bolts, make sure the subframe does not move.
    Install the subframe rear retaining bolts and the subframe bracket retaining bolts on both sides.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:While tightening the subframe retaining bolts, make sure the subframe does not move.
    Install the subframe front retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the special tools.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Install a new self-locking nut.
    Install the lower arm ball joint pinch bolt from the rear, the retaining nut from the front.

  1. Install the engine rear support insulator.
  1. Install the exhaust flexible pipe.
    For additional information, refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe (309-00 Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).

  1. Install the stabilizer connecting link to the suspension strut on both sides.

  1. Install the radiator support brackets.
    1. Install both radiator support brackets.
    1. Install the hose bracket.

  1. Install the splash shield.
  1. Install the wheel and tire.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Remove the cable ties.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from turning.
    Tighten the suspension top mount nuts.

  1. Install the suspension strut and spring assembly top mount brace cover.

Transmission Range (TR) Sensor > < Halfshaft Seal LH