Stator Support and Gear Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. 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: Locating 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: Installing Input Shaft Seal
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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: Discarding Input Shaft Seal
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Remove the drive sprocket thrust washer.

Fig 4: Removing Drive Sprocket Thrust Washer
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Using a suitable tool, remove the stator support-to-torque converter seal.

Fig 5: Removing Stator Support-To-Torque Converter Seal Using Suitable Tool
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NOTE: Note the location of the Torx head and the hex head bolts for assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Stator Support Feed Tube And Bolts

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Remove the 4 bolts and the stator support feed tube.
Remove and discard the gasket for the feed tube assembly.

Fig 7: Discarding Gasket For Feed Tube Assembly
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Clean and inspect the stator support assembly for damage and install new, if necessary.