Item 76: Forward Planetary Thrust Bearing Assembly No. 7 Disassembly Note

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.

NOTE: The No. 7 forward planet thrust bearing may come out with the forward ring gear and hub assembly.

Fig 1: Removing No. 7 Forward Planet Thrust Bearing

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the No. 7 forward planet thrust bearing.