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Output Flange: Removal

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.
NOTE: This procedure applies to vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles.
  1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
    2. NOTE: Rotational torque of the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) rear output shaft flange must be measured and recorded using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture And Pinion Nut
    G06098387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the flange, remove and discard the pinion nut.
    3. NOTE: Index-mark the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) rear output shaft flange relative to the pinion spline.
    Fig 2: Identifying PTU Rear Output Shaft Flange
    G06098388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using a suitable tool such as Snap-on® CJ2001, remove the PTU  rear output shaft flange.
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