ford Workshop Repair Guides

Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

ABOUT US
Front Halfshaft RH > < Front Drive Halfshafts

Puma 1998 (06.1997-12.2001)

Front Drive Halfshafts - Front Halfshaft LH Puma 1998 (06/1997-12/2001)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Driveshaft installer

14-041

Remover, front axle driveshaft

16-089
General Equipment
Puller
32 mm socket wrench
Plugs
Materials
Name
Specification
Transmission fluid
WSD-M2C200-C 

Removal
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Use an Allen key to stop the piston rod from turning.
    Slacken the left-hand suspension strut nut by five turns (right-hand side shown).

  1. Undo the left-hand halfshaft stub nut and the wheel nuts.
    1. Wheel nuts
    1. Destake the axle driveshaft stub nut and remove it with a 32 mm socket wrench .
  1. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Detach the suspension arm and tie-rod.
    • Remove the wheel.

  1. Press the front axle driveshaft from the wheel hub using a commercially available puller and detach it from the wheel hub (right-hand side shown).
    • Unscrew and remove the halfshaft stub nuts.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18° and the outer joint must not be bent at more than 45°.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Escaping oil.
    Press out the left-hand driveshaft and remove from the transmission.
    • Seal the transmission opening with plugs .

Installation

  1. General note.
    • Renew all self-locking nuts and snap-rings.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18° and the outer joint must not be bent at more than 45°.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:When installing the driveshaft, use the installation sleeve (supplied with every new oil seal) to protect the oil seal.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Ensure that the snap-ring engages securely.
    Install the left-hand driveshaft with a new snap-ring.
  1. Fill up with transmission fluid to 5-10 mm below the lower edge of the level check bore.

  1. Draw the driveshaft stub into the wheel hub.
    • Put the washer in place and fit the driveshaft stub nut (right-hand side shown).

  1. Fit the suspension arm and tie-rod.
    • Fit the wheel and pre-tighten the nuts.
    • Lower the vehicle.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Use a 32 mm socket wrench.
    Tighten the driveshaft stub nut and the wheel nuts.
    1. Secure the halfshaft stub nut by staking.
    1. Wheel nuts

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Use an Allen key to stop the piston rod from turning.
    Tighten the left-hand suspension strut nut (right-hand side shown).
  1. Standard finishing operations.
    • Check the fluid levels and correct as necessary.
    • Road test the vehicle.
    • Check the fluid levels again and correct as necessary.

Front Halfshaft RH > < Front Drive Halfshafts