Input Shaft Bearing: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Press the input shaft bearing onto the shaft by the inner race only. Pressing on the outer race will damage the bearing.

Fig 1: Using Special Tools To Press New Input Shaft Bearing Onto Input Shaft

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tools, press the new input shaft bearing onto the input shaft.
Install the fluid scoop ring.
- A click should be felt as the fluid scoop ring notches align with the input shaft oil holes.
Fig 2: Installing Fluid Scoop Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.