Differential Transfer Shaft: Service and Repair

Side Shaft Gear Assembly - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Removal

CAUTION: MERCON (R), MERCON (R) V, MERCON (R) SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.





3. Remove and discard the side shaft gear assembly dust cover.





4. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the side shaft gear assembly.





5. Remove and discard the side shaft gear assembly O-ring seal.





6. Inspect the side shaft gear assembly for damage. If damage is indicated, install new components.

Installation
1. Lubricate the new side shaft gear assembly O-ring with clean continuously variable transaxle (CVT) transmission fluid and install the O-ring onto the side shaft gear assembly.





2. Install the side shaft gear assembly bolts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





3. Using the special tool, install a new side shaft gear assembly dust cover.





4. Install the EGR tube.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





5. If required, top off the transaxle with clean CVT transmission fluid. Use the transmission fluid level setting procedure to fill the transaxle.