Wednesday, May 7, 2014
How to Remove Install the CV Half Shaft on a 2007 Ford F150
Changing the half shaft on a 2007 Ford F150 pickup is a moderately challenging job for the do-it-yourself mechanic. Steering and suspension parts such as the half shaft, are exposed to the elements, and endure many stresses during use. The accumulated wear can make parts stubborn to remove. Read the following instructions caully before attempting the repair, and make sure you have the necessary parts and equipment on hand.
Instructions
- 1
Place the vehicle in neutral and raise it with the floor jack. Place jack stands securely under the vehicle frame rails.
2Remove the wheel whose half shaft is to be replaced.
3Remove the dust cap in the center of the wheel hub using a screwdriver and rubber mallet. You can also use channel lock pliers large enough to grip it.
4Remove the wheel end nut and discard it.
5Remove the two vacuum lines at the integrated wheel end, where the axle bolts to the wheel hub.
6Remove the three integrated wheel end bolts securing the half shaft to the wheel hub.
7Remove and discard the tie rod end nut. Separate the tie rod from the knuckle using a ball joint separator.
8Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using a ball joint separator.
9Hold the half shaft in. Allow the wheel hub assembly to swing away caully until there is enough clearance to remove the outboard end of the half shaft from the hub bearing. Take care not to damage the hub seal.
10Remove the integrated wheel end from the half shaft.
11Remove the six bolts attaching the half shaft flange to the axle flange. Separate the half shaft from the axle and remove the half shaft from the vehicle.
12Install the integrated wheel end to the outer CV joint housing on the new half shaft. Take care not to dislodge the seal spring when installing.
13Installation is the reverse of removal, using the following torque specifications: half shaft flange to axle flange bolts, 60 foot-pounds; upper ball joint and tie rod nuts, 110 foot-pounds; integrated wheel end bolts, 9 foot-pounds; wheel end nut, 18 foot-pounds.
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