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Intermediate Shaft - Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Installation

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  1. Install a new 30 mm (1.181 in) circlip on the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 1: Locating Circlip On Outboard End Of Intermediate Shaft
    G06280680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the intermediate shaft in the transaxle and engage the intermediate shaft splines with the transaxle side gears. Make sure the circlip is locked in the gear.
  3. Install the intermediate shaft bracket-to-block bolt.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  4. Install the intermediate shaft bracket-to-block stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  5. Install the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Locating Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Bolts
      G06269872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the right halfshaft. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT - RH .
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