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Output Shaft Seal: Installation

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  1. Install the new collapsible spacer.
  2. Using the PTU Drive Gear Outer Oil Seal Installer, install the output shaft seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying PTU Drive Gear Outer Oil Seal Installer
    G06064388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the PTU Drive Gear Outer Oil Seal Installer, install the output shaft seal deflector.
    Fig 2: Identifying PTU Drive Gear Outer Oil Seal Installer
    G06064388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the output pinion flange.
    NOTE: Install the output pinion flange to engage the spline as previously marked.
  5. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the output pinion flange, install and tighten the new pinion flange nut.
    NOTE: Refer to the rotational torque previously recorded with the Nm (lb-in) torque wrench. Tighten the pinion nut in small increments until it is within 0.3 Nm (3 lb-in) of the reference measurement. If 0.3 Nm (3 lb-in) is exceeded, then the collapsible spacer will be damaged and a new collapsible spacer will be required.
    Fig 3: Identifying Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture
    G06064386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the index mark, position the driveshaft and install the 4 driveshaft-to-PTU output flange bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  7. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  8. Fill the PTU as necessary. For additional information, refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) DRAINING AND FILLING .