Ford Explorer: Front Drive Halfshafts / Removal and Installation - Intermediate Shaft
Removal
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Remove the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the engine mount LH.
Refer to: Engine Mount LH (303-01 Engine)
.
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Detach the front axle assembly vent hose.
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Remove the bolts and the intermediate shaft assembly.
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Remove and discard the intermediate shaft O-ring.
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure that the mating surface is free of corrosion and foreign material.
Clean and inspect the O-ring mating surface.
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NOTE:
Make sure the new component is installed.
Install a new intermediate shaft O-ring.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the mating surface and the bore is
free of corrosion and foreign material, avoid particles getting into the
bore.
Clean and inspect the engine oil pan at intermediate shaft mating surface.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the mating surface is free of corrosion and foreign material.
Clean the intermediate shaft.
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Install the intermediate shaft assembly and the bolts.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Attach the front axle assembly vent hose.
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Install the engine mount LH.
Refer to: Engine Mount LH (303-01 Engine)
.
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Install the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Remov..
Other information:
Pull the lever toward you to operate
the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipers operate for a short time. When activated,
a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or off in the touchscreen...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley
Activation
Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in Group 412.
NOTE:
If equipped with spring rubber clutch...
Categories
Push the lever up or down to operate
the windshield wipers.

A - Single wipe.
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