Ford Ecosport: Driveline / Rear Drive Halfshafts
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
211-001
(TOOL-3290-D)
Remover, Tie-Rod End
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
RDU Lubricant
Specification
Capacity
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL (US); CXY-80W90-1L (Canada)
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
/ XY-80W90-QL
(WSP-M2C197-A)
0...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Left hand drive (LHD) shown, right hand drive (RHD) similar.
Remove the parking brake control.
Refer to: Parking Brake Control (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation)...
Preliminary Inspection
Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test on a
smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent, Refer to the Symptom
Chart: NVH.
To maximize tire performance, inspect for signs of incorrect
inflation and uneven wear, which may indicate a need for balancing,
rotation or front suspension alignment...