Transaxle Case Bushing: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front LH halfshaft seal. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT SEAL - LH in this service information.

NOTE: Leave the drain plug out after the transmission fluid drains. The drain plug will need to remain out to clean any debris from the damaged or worn bushing.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug

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Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
Install the Step Plate in the differential carrier.

Fig 2: View Of Step Plate In Differential Carrier
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Using the Transmission Extension Housing Bushing Remover remove the LH halfshaft bushing.

Fig 3: Removing LH Halfshaft Bushing Using Transmission Extension Housing Bushing Remover
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Remove the Step Plate from the differential carrier.

Fig 4: View Of Step Plate In Differential Carrier
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NOTE: The replacement bushing has a red Teflon® coating on the inside diameter of the bushing. This will allow for the reuse of the original half shaft, if there is no metal transfer on the halfshaft journal.

Inspect the LH halfshaft journal. If the journal does not have metal transfer on it from the original bushing, replace only the bushing and seal. If there is metal transfer on the journal, replace the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.

ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Halfshaft journal with normal wear.
2	-	Halfshaft journal with metal transfer.

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