Output Shaft: Service and Repair

Special Tools:

DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove the seal rings.





2. Use (A) Step Plate and (B) Bearing Pulling Attachment to press off both output gear bearings.

ASSEMBLY
1. Clean the components with a suitable solvent and use compressed air to dry all parts. Perform the following before assembly:
^ Inspect the output gear for damaged or excessively worn teeth.
^ Inspect the output gear splines for damage or wear.





2. Use (A) Dust Boot Replacer, (B) Bearing Cone Replacer, and (C) Axle Bearing/Seal Plate to press the (D) output gear bearings onto the output gear.





3. Apply Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON to the new seal rings and install them on the output gear. MERCON(R) automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as a service fluid, as per TSB 06-14-4.

^ Seal ring inner diameter: 27.6 mm (1.087 inch).