Mercury F5TZ-3B414-B Joint And Stub Shaft Assy

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To remove the front wheels, loosen the lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove front brake calipers, locking hubs, wheel bearings, and locknuts. Take out the spindle by tapping it and get rid of the spindle seat. The shaft and joint assembly should be pulled out from left side. On the right side, remove the clamps, slide the rubber boot onto the stub shaft and pull out the shaft and joint assembly. For spindle bearing and oil seal replacement, remove the bearing and oil seal with a slide hammer and puller attachment. Clean the spindle bore and install a new bearing and seal. To replace axleshaft assembly universal joint, remove snap-rings, and proceed as for driveshaft universal joints. Press slinger onto spindle, install rubber boot with clamps on stub shaft slip yoke to reassemble. Slide through knuckle shaft and joint assembly engaging splines. Install splash shield, spindle, wheel bearings, locking hubs, brake caliper, and front wheels.

To remove the front wheels, loosen the lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove front brake calipers, locking hubs, wheel bearings, and locknuts. Take out the spindle by tapping it and get rid of the spindle seat. The shaft and joint assembly should be pulled out from left side. On the right side, remove the clamps, slide the rubber boot onto the stub shaft and pull out the shaft and joint assembly. For spindle bearing and oil seal replacement, remove the bearing and oil seal with a slide hammer and puller attachment. Clean the spindle bore and install a new bearing and seal. To replace axleshaft assembly universal joint, remove snap-rings, and proceed as for driveshaft universal joints. Press slinger onto spindle, install rubber boot with clamps on stub shaft slip yoke to reassemble. Slide through knuckle shaft and joint assembly engaging splines. Install splash shield, spindle, wheel bearings, locking hubs, brake caliper, and front wheels.

Remove the U-bolt nuts that secure the shock mounting bracket to the axle. Do not remove the lower shock absorber bolt or detach the shock absorber from the bracket.

Use the same tools to install the seal, ensuring the lip of the seal faces the installer. After installation, coat the lip of the seal with high-temperature lubricant.

Precautions include disconnecting the ABS sensor, removing the hub driveaxle/nut without using a hammer to prevent driveaxle damage, and carefully guiding the outer CV joint out of the hub during disassembly.

Installation is otherwise the reverse of removal.

Yes, an optional Traction-Lok limited slip rear axle is available. This differential allows for normal operation until one wheel loses traction, utilizing multi-disc clutch packs and a speed-sensitive engagement mechanism that locks both axleshafts together, applying equal rotational power to both wheels.

Install a new driveaxle/hub nut and tighten it to the torque specifications.

Detach the vent hose from the axle housing. The vent hose is secured to the axle by a crimp-type clamp, which needs to be replaced with a screw-type clamp.

A thorough check should be performed before assuming a rear axle problem because many times a problem suspected in the rear axle area may actually lie elsewhere.

The remainder of the procedure is the same as that for the driveshaft universal joints, which involves positioning sockets in a vise to push the bearings out of the joint.

Drain the differential lubricant.

Before accessing the axleshaft, it's necessary to remove the rear wheels and then the rear brake drums or calipers and discs. These components must be removed to gain access to the axleshaft and related components within the rear axle housing.

The differential pinion shaft is repositioned through the case and pinion gears. Thread-locking compound is applied to the lock-bolt before installation to secure it properly.

Precautions include disconnecting the ABS sensor, removing the hub driveaxle/nut without using a hammer to prevent driveaxle damage, and carefully guiding the outer CV joint out of the hub during disassembly.

During the installation process, ensure that the fasteners are tightened. This is crucial to guarantee the secure attachment of components and maintain the structural integrity of the axle and related parts.

Common noises associated with rear axle diagnosis include road noise, tire noise, and engine and transmission noise.

The outer CV joint is non-serviceable, and if damaged, the entire driveaxle and outer CV joint assembly must be replaced. For boot replacement, the inner CV joint and boot are removed, and a new outer boot is installed, ensuring proper packing with grease and securing the boot with clamps. This replacement is considered when the outer boot is damaged or worn.

Remove the rear brake drums or discs/calipers. Remove the nuts and bolts that secure the brake backing plate (or disc brake adapter and dust shield) to the axle. Detach the vent hose from the axle housing. Securing the axle housing to a transmission jack is essential to facilitate the controlled and safe removal of the axle.

The initial steps involve loosening the lug nuts, raising the front of the vehicle, and securely supporting it on jackstands. These steps create a safe working environment and provide access to the front wheels for further disassembly.

Overhaul and general repair of the rear axle require axleshaft removal and installation, axleshaft oil seal replacement, axleshaft bearing replacement, and removal of the entire unit for repair or replacement.