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Output Shaft Seal: Installation

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  1. Install the new collapsible spacer.
  2. Using the PTU Drive Gear Outer Oil Seal Installer, install the output shaft seal.
  3. Fig 1: Installing Output Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (308-430)
    GF0030126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the PTU Drive Gear Outer Oil Seal Installer, install the output shaft seal deflector.
  5. Fig 2: Installing Output Shaft Seal Using Special Tool (308-430)
    GF0030126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Install the output pinion flange to engage the spline as previously marked.
  6. Install the output pinion flange.
  7. 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.
  8. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the output pinion flange, install and tighten the new pinion flange nut.
  9. Fig 3: Holding Output Pinion Flange Using Special Tool (205-126)
    GF0030124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the driveshaft using the index mark and install the 4 driveshaft-to-PTU output flange bolts. Tighten bolts in a star pattern.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  11. Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  12. Fill the PTU, if necessary. For additional information, refer to Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Draining and Filling .