Output Shaft Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the 4 driveshaft-to-Power Transfer Unit (PTU) output flange bolts. Disconnect the driveshaft from the PTU and position it aside.
- Using mechanic's wire, support the driveshaft.
NOTE: Index-mark both the driveshaft flanges for installation. - Using a suitable torque wrench, measure and record the rotational torque of the PTU output shaft.NOTE: Rotational torque of the PTU rear output shaft flange must be measured and recorded using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled. This will be the torque-to-turn measurement.
- Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, hold the output pinion flange. Remove and discard the pinion nut.
- Using the Output Flange Remover, remove the output pinion flange.NOTE: Index-mark the output pinion flange to the pinion shaft.
- Remove and discard the output shaft seal deflector.
- Remove and discard the output shaft seal.
- Remove and discard the collapsible spacer.