Input Shaft Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the special tool, install a new input shaft seal.
- Install the input shaft oil slinger.
- Install a new vent cap and filter.
- Install the power transfer unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .
CAUTION:
Make sure the input shaft seal, the input shaft seal bore and the input shaft are clean and dry. Do not oil the input shaft seal or leakage will occur.
NOTE:
Always install a new input shaft seal.
NOTE:
For a fluid leak or seep condition, install a new vent cap and filter.