Side Shaft Gear Assembly - Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube
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Remove the side shaft gear assembly dust cover.

Fig 2: Locating Side Shaft Gear Assembly Dust Cover
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Remove the 4 bolts and remove the side shaft gear assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Side Shaft Gear Assembly Bolts
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Remove and discard the side shaft gear assembly O-ring seal.

Fig 4: Locating Side Shaft Gear Assembly O-Ring Seal
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Inspect the side shaft gear assembly for damage. If damage is indicated, install new components. For additional information, refer to SIDE SHAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY .