Stator Support and Gear Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove and discard the stator support assembly seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Stator Support Assembly Seal

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Install 7/8 Inch to 1 Inch Collet 303-D020 on the input shaft seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Collet 303-D020

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Assemble Slide Hammer 100-001 and 7/8 Inch to 1 Inch Collet 303-D020 and remove and discard the input shaft seal.

Fig 3: Removing Input Shaft Seal

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Remove the drive sprocket thrust washer.

Fig 4: Identifying Drive Sprocket Thrust Washer

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Using a suitable tool, remove the stator support-to-torque converter seal.

Fig 5: Identifying Stator Support-to-torque Converter Seal

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NOTE: Note the location of the Torx head and the hex head bolts for assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts and the stator support feed tube.

Fig 6: Identifying Stator Support Feed Tube Bolts

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Remove and discard the gasket for the feed tube assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Feed Tube Assembly

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Clean and inspect the stator support assembly for damage and install new, if necessary.