Output Shaft Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Install the new collapsible spacer.
Install the outer pinion bearing.
Install the oil slinger.
Using the 308-430, install the new output shaft seal.
NOTE: Install the output pinion flange to engage the spline as previously marked. Install a new output pinion flange and deflector if the output shaft seal mating surface is damaged.

Install the output pinion flange.
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.

Using the 205-126 T78P-4851-A to hold the output pinion flange, install and tighten the new pinion flange nut.
NOTE: Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
GTDI vehicles
Install the new LH and RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-underbody catalytic converter gaskets and nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles except GTDI
Install the new exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe flange gasket and nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
Fill the PTU as necessary. Refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) DRAINING AND FILLING .