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Output Flange: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: This procedure applies to vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles.
  1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
    2. CAUTION: Rotational torque of the power transfer unit (PTU) rear output shaft flange must be measured and recorded using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled.
  2. Using the special tool to hold the flange, remove the pinion nut.
    3. Fig 1: Special Tool & Pinion Nut
    GF0025462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Index-mark the power transfer unit (PTU) rear output shaft flange relative to the pinion spline.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the PTU rear output shaft flange.
    4. Fig 2: Removing PTU Rear Output Shaft Flange
    GF0025463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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