Intermediate Shaft Seal Deflector: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: This procedure is to be performed through the RH wheel opening. It is not necessary to remove the exhaust components to complete this repair.

Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .

NOTE: The following instruction will prevent the Transfer Case Bearing Cup Remover from opening too far which would make removing the intermediate shaft seal deflector difficult.

Fig 1: Identifying Washer Between Components Of Transfer Case Bearing Cup Remover

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NOTE: Failure to utilize the recommended tools may result in serious damage to the Power Transfer Unit (PTU).

Place a 16 mm (5/8 in) washer between the components of the Transfer Case Bearing Cup Remover as shown in illustration.

Assemble the special tools as indicated in the following table and illustration:

Item	Description
1	308-125
2	Extension from 205-241
3	100-D112 Slide Hammer Master Set

Fig 2: Sequence Of Special Tools Assembling

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NOTE: Using a Slide Hammer Master Set eases the removal of the seal deflector.

Using the Bearing Cup Remover, the extension from the Halfshaft Remover and a suitable slide hammer, remove the seal deflector.
- The seal deflector will have been damaged during removal. Remove all foreign material from the PTU before continuing with the repair.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Seal Deflector Using Bearing Cup Remover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.