Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Halfshafts / Diagnosis and Testing - Rear Drive Halfshafts

Preliminary Inspection

NOTE: New rear drive halfshafts shall not be installed unless disassembly and inspection reveals unusual wear of parts not available in repair kits.

1. Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
   

1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step
   

1. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH.
   

Symptom Chart(s)

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Symptom Chart: NVH

  Symptom Chart

Differential Seals

NOTICE: When installing shafts, do not allow splines to contact seals during installation or damage to the seals may occur.

Halfshaft seals are susceptible to the same types of damage as drive pinion seals if incorrectly installed. The seal bore must be clean and the lip handled carefully to avoid cutting or tearing it. The seal journal surface must be free of nicks, gouges and rough surface texture.

For information on differential seals,
REFER to: Rear Halfshaft Seal (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).