Output Shaft Seal: Removal
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
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to
JACKING & LIFTING
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All vehicles except GTDI
- Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe flange nuts.
- Discard the nuts and gasket.
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NOTE: The resonator must be supported to prevent damage to the flexible pipe.
Using a length of mechanic's wire, support the resonator.
GTDI vehicles
- Remove the 4 LH and RH exhaust flexible pipes-to-underbody catalytic converter nuts.
- Discard the nuts and gasket.
All vehicles
- Index-mark the driveshaft.
Marker. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
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NOTE: Rotational torque of the PTU rear output shaft flange must be measured and recorded using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled. This will be the torque-to-turn measurement.
General equipment: Torque wrench.
- Special Tool(s): Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A).
Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
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NOTE: Index-mark the output pinion flange to the pinion shaft.
Marker.
Special Tool(s): Remover, Output Flange 307-523.
- Remove and discard the output shaft seal.
- Remove the oil slinger.
- Remove the outer pinion bearing.
- Remove and discard the collapsible spacer.