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Intermediate Shaft: Removal

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: Use an Allen key to stop the piston rod from turning.
    Fig 1: Locating Strut Nut
    G04651554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Undo the right-hand suspension strut top nut by 5 turns.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  3. Detach the right-hand suspension arm.
    Fig 2: Locating Suspension Arm Bolt
    G04651555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The inner joint must not be bent at more than 18 degrees.
    4. NOTE: Do not damage the gaiter.
  4. Detach the right-hand front drive halfshaft from the intermediate shaft.
    • Separate the clamping strap and slide back the gaiter.
    • Pull out the front drive halfshaft from the tripod housing.
    • Remove the grease.
    • Secure the front drive halfshaft.
      Fig 3: Locating Clamping Strap
      G04651556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. Automatic transmission vehicles 

    NOTE: Check for escaping oil.
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft.
    • Remove the retaining clip.
    • Pull the intermediate shaft from the transmission.
    • Close off the transmission with auxiliary plugs.
      Fig 4: Locating Intermediate Shaft Retaining Clip And Bolt
      G04651557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. Manual transmission vehicles 

    NOTE: Check for escaping oil.
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft.
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