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
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury...
Removal
Remove the LH instrument panel trim cover.
Remove the hood latch release handle.
Release the hood latch release handle retaining tabs from the instrument panel.
Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch release handle mounting bracket...