Ford Contour 1999 User Manual

Halfshaft LH
Removal
All Vehicles
1. NOTE: Use an Allen key to stop the piston rod from turning.
Loosen the left-hand suspension strut locknut five turns (right-hand side shown).
2. Loosen the halfshaft stub nut and the front left-hand wheel nuts (right-hand side shown).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
4. Remove the left-hand front wheel and remove the axle driveshaft stub nut.
5. Remove the fender splash shields (right-hand side shown).
SECTION 205-04: Front Drive Halfshafts 1999 Contour/Mystique Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 09/14/2001
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T100A)
Remover/Installer, Front Hub
204-069 (T81P1104C)
Remover, Hub (Metric Stud)
204-085 (T83P1104BH)
Remover, Halfshaft
205-164 (T81P4026A)
Remover, Halfshaft
205-241 (T86P3514A)
Installer, Halfshaft
205-379 (T97P1175A)
General Equipment
Plug for transaxle opening
Material
Manual transmission fluid WSD-M2C200-C
MERCON® Multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid MERCON® XT-2-QDX
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Ford Contour 1999 Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	Contour 1999
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Halfshaft LH

Special Tools, Equipment, and Materials

Lists specific tools, general equipment, and materials required for the halfshaft procedure.

Halfshaft LH Removal

Detailed steps for removing the left-hand front drive halfshaft from the vehicle.

Halfshaft LH Installation

Detailed steps for installing the left-hand front drive halfshaft into the vehicle.