Ford Escape: Rear Drive Halfshafts / Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer
	205-832 Remover, Halfshaft TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM TKIT-2006C-LM TKIT-2006C-ROW

Removal

NOTICE: Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.

NOTICE: Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. Damage to the CV joint may occur.

NOTICE: Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Damage to the halfshaft or CV joint may occur.

NOTICE: Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Damage to the halfshaft boots will occur.

NOTICE: Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage.

NOTE: Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.

1. Remove the wheel speed sensor.
   Refer to: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - AWD (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
   Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Slide hammer extension may be needed.

   Using the special tools, remove the rear halfshaft.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-832  Remover, Halfshaft. , 100-001 (T50T-100-A)  Slide Hammer.

1. 1. Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining circlip.
      
   2. Inspect the halfshaft end for damage.
      

Installation

1. NOTE: The seal is to be reused unless damaged.

   If required,
   Replace the rear halfshaft seal.
   Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the new rear halfshaft retaining circlip.
   

1. NOTICE: End output state control within 5 minutes of activation. Failure to end output state control within 5 minutes may cause damage to the RDU clutch motor.

   LH side only.
   
   • Using the scan tool, actuate the following AWD PID : RDU_TRQ_REQ# to approximately 500 Nm.
     

1. NOTE: When seated correctly, the halfshaft retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into the differential side gear groove.

   NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.

   Install the rear halfshaft.
   

1. LH side only.
   
   • Exit output state control.
     

1. Check and top off the differential fluid.
   Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
   

1. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
   Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the wheel speed sensor.
   Refer to: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - AWD (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Removal and Installation).