Intermediate Shaft - All-Wheel Drive (AWD): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new circlip on the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.
- Install a new intermediate shaft seal. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) article.
- Position the intermediate shaft in the transaxle and engage the intermediate shaft splines with the transaxle side gears. Make sure the circlip is locked in the gear.
- Install the 2 intermediate shaft support bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT in this article.
CAUTION:
Make sure to install the correct circlip for each application. Failure to use the correct diameter circlip may result in shaft removal concerns or shaft separation during vehicle operation.