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[nickr182002]

i was wondering if anyone knows how to change the halfshaft on a ford tempo. If u know could u leave a a step by step process. Thanks alot.

[Mendari]

Originally Posted by nickr182002

i was wondering if anyone knows how to change the halfshaft on a ford tempo. If u know could u leave a a step by step process. Thanks alot.

Invest in the big, fat, factory service manual. They cost around $80 - $120. It will have step-by-step instructions with diagrams.
Start your search with Google.com or just go to the dealership and place an order there.

[cpujunky]

Or buy a haynes automotive book for 15 bucks.IT HAS PICTURES.

And you can get more help, if you have problems, at www.tempotopaz.com

[amac209]

i recomend getting a haynes or chilton as well it's not too dificult a job just requires some brute force. this is the general procedure for any fwd car.

1. remove large axle nut 1 1/4" socket(i think). this is easier if someones standing on the brakes.
2. jack up car& suport on jackstand or blocks at front crossmember or lifting point on body(not under control arm)
3. remove brake caliper, hang with bungee cord
4. remove outer tie rod bolt& seperate tie rod from spindle(a sharp hammer tap does this nicely just don't damage the threads.
5. remove steering knuckle(ball joint) bolt.
6. seperate steering knuckle from spindle. this usually involves a really big prybar and cursing.
If you hammer a flat punch into the split on the spindle and lube it up good they'll usually come apart without too much dificulty. i don't recomend using a "Pickle fork" unless you're replacing the balljoint too because they damage the grease seal.
7. tap wheel end on axle through bearing while pulling spindle outwards(theres just enough room for it to slip out.
8. pry out the transaxle side of axle with large screw driver or prybar, make sure snapring is on the end when it comes out or you'll have to go fishing for it.
9. i'd recomend replacing the transaxle seal at this point.
10. lube transaxle side of new axle with atf before installing it. if you got this far you should be able to get everything back together. torque axle nut to 100-120 ft-lb(should verify this might be different for your car). another thing you might need do is squeeze the tie rod against the spindle with some big pliers or visegrips while tightning because they have a tendency to spin.
have fun!!!