Power Transfer Unit Input Shaft Seal LH - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35: Removal

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Remove the PTU actuator motor. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit Actuator Motor 2.0L EcoBoost
Remove the PTU cooler. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit Cooler - Vehicles With: Power Transfer Unit Oil-to-Coolant Cooler 2.0L EcoBoost
Remove the PTU oil temperature sensor. Refer to: Oil Temperature Sensor 2.7L EcoBoost
Remove and discard PTU case bolts.

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Install the special tools. Remove the casing. Use Special Service Tool: 308-971 Remover, Input Sleeve, 308-972 Installer, Input Sleeve, 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub, 308-973 Remover, PTU Input Sleeve.

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NOTE: The bearing race and shim may come out when the seal is removed.

Using the special tools, remove and discard the LH seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 307-557 Installer, Ball Bearing.

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Remove and discard the O ring.

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Position the internal components and side cover in the press. Using the tool, push the input sleeve to neutral position to release any pressure on the snap ring. Use Special Service Tool: 308-972 Installer, Input Sleeve, 308-973 Remover, PTU Input Sleeve. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

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Check whether snap ring rotates freely in the groove.

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- Install the tool in the connecting sleeve. Use Special Service Tool: 308-971 Remover, Input Sleeve.
- Rotate the tool until the teeth or fingers drop into the snap ring end gap.
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NOTE: The bearing separator should be installed loosely under the connecting sleeve. Tightening the bearing separator against the PTU input shaft will cause damage to the input shaft splines as the connecting sleeve is removed.

If the snap ring does not rotate freely, use the tools as per the graphic to pull the input sleeve up till it's tight on the snap ring. Use Special Service Tool: 308-971 Remover, Input Sleeve, 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator

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1. NOTE: The bearing remover should be loosely installed under the sleeve.
  
  Install the tools as per the graphic. Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
2. Remove the input sleeve.
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Remove and discard the snap ring.

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Remove the discard the O ring.

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