Transaxle Case Bushing: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the halfshaft bushing area of the transaxle case.
Assemble the Handle and the Bushing Installer and Install a new bushing on the Bushing Installer.

Fig 1: Installing Bushing On Bushing Installer
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Place a small amount of Retaining Compound on only the outside of the entire outer circumference of the new red Teflon® coated bushing before installation.

Fig 2: Adding Retaining Compound To Bushing
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Using the Handle and the Bushing Installer, install a new bushing in the transaxle case.

Fig 3: Installing Bushing In Transaxle Case Using Handle And Bushing Installer
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Install a new halfshaft seal on the Seal Installer and Handle.

Fig 4: Installing Halfshaft Seal On Differential Seal Installer And Handle
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Using the Seal Installer and Handle, install the LH halfshaft seal.

Fig 5: Installing LH Halfshaft Seal Using Differential Seal Installer And Handle
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Install a new LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL in this service information.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and drain the transmission fluid a second time.
Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.