Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Halfshafts / Rear Halfshaft. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer |
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205-243 Remover, Halfshaft TKIT-1986-LM TKIT-1986-F |
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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.
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Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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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.
, 205-243
Remover, Halfshaft.
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Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining circlip.
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Inspect the halfshaft end for damage.
Installation
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NOTE:
The halfshaft seal has to be replaced whenever the halfshaft is removed.
Replace the rear halfshaft seal.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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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.
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Using the scan tool, actuate the following AWD
PID : RDU_TRQ_REQ# to approximately 500 Nm.
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Install the new rear halfshaft retaining circlip.
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If equipped, replace the rear halfshaft slinger if damaged.
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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.
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Check and top off the differential fluid.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
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Install the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...
Other information:
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off
Press the active park assist
button,
then press the active park assist
icon on the touchscreen to bring
up full screen notifications.
Press the soft keys on the touchscreen to
switch between the parallel park in,
perpendicular park in, or parallel park out
parking modes.
Cancelling Active Park Assist
To cancel parking assistance at any time,
shift o..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Vehicle without heated steering wheel shown, others similar.
NOTE:
Make sure the steering wheel and the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B)
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Remove the steering wheel.
Disconnect the steering wh..