Output Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For component location, refer to DISASSEMBLED VIEWS .
The output shaft is supported by a bearing in the case and by a bearing in the extension housing. End positioning is controlled by the parking gear and by the reverse ring gear hub and snap ring.