Intermediate Shaft - All-Wheel Drive (AWD): Removal
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.
CAUTION:
A new intermediate shaft seal in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or leaks from the seal may occur. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU)
article.
- Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to HALFSHAFT in this article.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the intermediate shaft support bearing bracket.
- Carefully remove the intermediate shaft while supporting both ends of the intermediate shaft.
- Remove and discard the circlip from the outboard end of the intermediate shaft.
NOTE:
Do not damage the transaxle seals when removing the intermediate shaft.