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Transaxle Case: Disassembly

  1. Remove the halfshaft seals (left-hand side shown).
    Fig 1: Removing Halfshaft Seals
    G01612875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tools, remove the differential case bearing cups (left-hand side shown).
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Case Bearing Cups
    G01612876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tools, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.
    Fig 3: Removing Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
    G01612877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the transfer shaft gear bearing cups (left-hand side shown).
    Fig 4: Removing Transfer Shaft Gear Bearing Cups
    G01612878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Note the location of the bleed hole in the funnel in relation to the bottom of the case.
    NOTE: Inspect the bleed hole for foreign material.
    Fig 5: Removing Funnel
    G01612879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the funnel.
  7. Rotate the transaxle 180 degrees.
  8. Using the special tools, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.
    Fig 6: Removing Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
    G01612880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.