Output Shaft: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the front bearing needs to be replaced, replace the output shaft.
- 1.NOTE: Use vise jaw protectors or damage to the output shaft can occur.
Install the output shaft in a vise. Clamp the output shaft on the flat surfaces. Use the General Equipment: Vise. Use the General Equipment: Vise Jaw Protectors
- 2.NOTE: The component has a left-hand thread.
Heat the bolt to melt the Loctite ® and remove and discard the rear bearing bolt. Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
- 3.
Using the special tools, remove the output shaft rear bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 211-014 Remover, Steering Wheel.
- 4.NOTE: Only tighten the bolts on the bearing separator finger tight.
Remove 6th gear. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D015 (D80L-630-4) Step Plate. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
- 5.NOTE: Only tighten the bolts on the bearing separator finger tight.
Remove 5th and 4th gear. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- 6.
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Push the 1st-2nd gear synchronizer sleeve down to the 1st gear position.
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Remove 2nd and 3rd gear. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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- 8.NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.
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Remove the 1st-2nd gear synchronizer sleeve.
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Remove the detents.
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- 10.
Remove 1st gear, release the roller bearing retainer and remove the roller bearing. Remove the thrust washer.