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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

For the removal procedure, begin by loosening the lug nuts on the front wheels, then raise and securely support the front of the vehicle on jackstands, removing the front wheels. Proceed to remove the front brake calipers and hang them out of the way. Remove the locking hubs, wheel bearings, and locknuts. Remove the nuts securing the spindle to the steering knuckle, tapping the spindle free with a plastic or soft-faced hammer. Remove the spindle seat and, on the left side, pull the shaft and joint assembly out of the carrier, tapping the slinger off if necessary. On the right side, remove the metal clamps from the shaft and joint assembly, slide the rubber boot onto the stub shaft, and pull the shaft and joint assembly from the splines of the stub shaft. For spindle bearing and oil seal replacement, place the spindle in a padded vise, remove the bearing and oil seal with a slide hammer and puller attachment, and clean the spindle bore. Install the new bearing with the manufacturer's mark out, using a bearing/seal installer, and install the seal with the lip facing the installer. After installation, coat the lip of the seal with high-temperature lubricant. To replace the axleshaft assembly universal joint, mark the orientation of the shaft and yoke, then remove the internal snap-rings from the U-joint with a screwdriver. The subsequent steps for U-joint replacement are the same as those for driveshaft universal joints. For reassembly, if the slinger was removed from the spindle, have it pressed on by a machine shop. On the right side of the carrier, install the rubber boot and new metal clamps on the stub shaft slip yoke, paying attention to the yoke ears' alignment. On the left side, slide the shaft and joint assembly through the knuckle and engage the splines on the shaft in the carrier. Install the splash shield, the spindle on the steering knuckle, and tighten the spindle nuts. Subsequently, install the front wheel bearings and locking hubs, the brake caliper, and the front wheels, lowering the vehicle and tightening the lug nuts to the specified torque. For 1995 and later models, the inner CV joint and boot replacement involves removing the driveaxle from the vehicle, mounting it in a vise, and cutting the boot clamps. Bend the retaining tabs slightly, remove the tripod assembly from the outer race, and move the inner stop ring down the shaft. Move the tripod down the shaft until the circlip is visible, remove the circlip, and remove the tripod assembly. No further disassembly of the tripod is possible, and inspection for damage or wear is crucial. For reassembly, slide a new clamp and the inner CV joint boot on the axleshaft, install a new inner stop ring, and install the tripod assembly on the driveaxle. Push the tripod assembly down the axle, install the new circlip, and move the inner stop ring to its groove to secure the tripod assembly. Fill the outer race with CV joint grease, push the tripod assembly into the outer race, and install the boot clamp. Equalize the pressure in the boot using a screwdriver, then install the boot clamp with special pliers. For outer CV joint and boot replacement, the outer CV joint is non-serviceable and is permanently retained to the driveaxle. If the outer CV joint is damaged or excessively worn, the driveaxle and outer CV joint assembly must be replaced. For boot replacement, remove the inner CV joint and boot, cut the boot clamps, detach the boot from the inner CV joint, and slide it off the axleshaft. Inspect the grease for contamination, and if the CV joint is not contaminated, remove all traces of grease using solvent. Thoroughly dry the CV joint with compressed air and inspect the cage, balls, and races for wear or damage. Install the new outer boot and clamps onto the driveaxle shaft, completely pack the CV joint with grease, and position the outer boot on the CV joint. Using appropriate boot clamp pliers, tighten the clamps, then assemble the inner CV joint and boot and install the driveaxle.

For the removal procedure, begin by loosening the lug nuts on the front wheels, then raise and securely support the front of the vehicle on jackstands, removing the front wheels. Proceed to remove the front brake calipers and hang them out of the way. Remove the locking hubs, wheel bearings, and locknuts. Remove the nuts securing the spindle to the steering knuckle, tapping the spindle free with a plastic or soft-faced hammer. Remove the spindle seat and, on the left side, pull the shaft and joint assembly out of the carrier, tapping the slinger off if necessary. On the right side, remove the metal clamps from the shaft and joint assembly, slide the rubber boot onto the stub shaft, and pull the shaft and joint assembly from the splines of the stub shaft. For spindle bearing and oil seal replacement, place the spindle in a padded vise, remove the bearing and oil seal with a slide hammer and puller attachment, and clean the spindle bore. Install the new bearing with the manufacturer's mark out, using a bearing/seal installer, and install the seal with the lip facing the installer. After installation, coat the lip of the seal with high-temperature lubricant. To replace the axleshaft assembly universal joint, mark the orientation of the shaft and yoke, then remove the internal snap-rings from the U-joint with a screwdriver. The subsequent steps for U-joint replacement are the same as those for driveshaft universal joints. For reassembly, if the slinger was removed from the spindle, have it pressed on by a machine shop. On the right side of the carrier, install the rubber boot and new metal clamps on the stub shaft slip yoke, paying attention to the yoke ears' alignment. On the left side, slide the shaft and joint assembly through the knuckle and engage the splines on the shaft in the carrier. Install the splash shield, the spindle on the steering knuckle, and tighten the spindle nuts. Subsequently, install the front wheel bearings and locking hubs, the brake caliper, and the front wheels, lowering the vehicle and tightening the lug nuts to the specified torque. For 1995 and later models, the inner CV joint and boot replacement involves removing the driveaxle from the vehicle, mounting it in a vise, and cutting the boot clamps. Bend the retaining tabs slightly, remove the tripod assembly from the outer race, and move the inner stop ring down the shaft. Move the tripod down the shaft until the circlip is visible, remove the circlip, and remove the tripod assembly. No further disassembly of the tripod is possible, and inspection for damage or wear is crucial. For reassembly, slide a new clamp and the inner CV joint boot on the axleshaft, install a new inner stop ring, and install the tripod assembly on the driveaxle. Push the tripod assembly down the axle, install the new circlip, and move the inner stop ring to its groove to secure the tripod assembly. Fill the outer race with CV joint grease, push the tripod assembly into the outer race, and install the boot clamp. Equalize the pressure in the boot using a screwdriver, then install the boot clamp with special pliers. For outer CV joint and boot replacement, the outer CV joint is non-serviceable and is permanently retained to the driveaxle. If the outer CV joint is damaged or excessively worn, the driveaxle and outer CV joint assembly must be replaced. For boot replacement, remove the inner CV joint and boot, cut the boot clamps, detach the boot from the inner CV joint, and slide it off the axleshaft. Inspect the grease for contamination, and if the CV joint is not contaminated, remove all traces of grease using solvent. Thoroughly dry the CV joint with compressed air and inspect the cage, balls, and races for wear or damage. Install the new outer boot and clamps onto the driveaxle shaft, completely pack the CV joint with grease, and position the outer boot on the CV joint. Using appropriate boot clamp pliers, tighten the clamps, then assemble the inner CV joint and boot and install the driveaxle.