Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to LIFTING .
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: Removing Output Shaft Flange Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK in this section.

Item 2: Output Shaft Flange Removal Note

Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.

Fig 2: Removing Output Shaft Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Extension Housing Seal Removal Note

Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.

Fig 3: Removing Extension Housing Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Extension Housing Seal Installation Note

NOTE: Make sure the extension housing seal is correctly installed onto the special tool and the garter spring is in the correct position.

Using the special tool, install the extension housing seal.

Fig 4: Installing Extension Housing Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 2: Output Shaft Flange Installation Note

Using the special tool, install the output shaft flange.

Fig 5: Installing Output Shaft Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.