Disassembly and Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the output shaft ring gear and the No. 12 thrust bearing.
- Remove the ring gear.
- Remove the bearing.
- If necessary, remove the low one-way clutch (17 roller) assembly by rotating it counterclockwise to unlock the tabs.
- Inspect the following:
- Reverse clutch hub thrust surfaces for scores.
- Reverse clutch hub splines for wear.
- Outer and inner low/reverse one-way clutch race for scores and damaged surface areas where rollers contact races.
- Rollers and springs for excessive wear or damage.
- Spring and cage.
- Follow the disassembly procedure in reverse order.