Output Shaft - Check Diesel Engine: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the output shaft for wear. Make sure the cup plug orifice and lube passages through output shaft are clean and free of debris. Replace as required.
- Inspect the bearing surfaces of the output shaft for wear or scores. If excessive wear or scores are found, replace output shaft and inspect mating components.
- Check the splines on the output shaft for wear. Replace the output shaft if the splines are excessively worn. Inspect all the bushings for wear. Replace if worn or damaged.
- Inspect the output shaft for damage and install new as necessary.
- Inspect the output shaft.
- Inspect the park gear.
- If required, use an Arbor Press and the special tool to remove the park gear. Remove the park gear.
CAUTION:
Build-up of contamination can block the flow of lubricant behind the cup plug and cause transmission assembly damage.
NOTE:
The anti-seepage seal is intended for shipping purposes only. It is not necessary to remove and reuse this seal when replacing the output shaft.
NOTE:
The output shaft cannot be disassembled and must be replaced if damaged.
NOTE:
The park gear will only require removal if either the output shaft or the park gear is damaged and require replacement.