Transfer Case Rear Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the new collapsible spacer.
- Install the outer pinion bearing.
- Install the oil slinger.
- Using the special tool, install the new output shaft seal.
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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.
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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 special tool to hold the output pinion flange, install and tighten the new pinion flange nut.
- Using the index mark, position the driveshaft and install the driveshaft-to-PTU output flange bolts.
Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
- Install the exhaust Y-pipe. Refer to: Exhaust Y-Pipe .
- Check the PTU fluid level. Refer to: Transfer Case Fluid Level Check .