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Output Shaft and Bearing Retainer: Assembly

  1. Install new seals on the output shaft.
    • Coat the output shaft seal ring grooves with petroleum jelly.
      Fig 1: Installing Seals On Output Shaft
      G03412565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Wrap the output shaft seals to prevent them from expanding.
  3. If removed, use the special tools to press the bearing onto the output shaft.
    Fig 2: Using Special Tools To Press Bearing Onto Output Shaft
    G03412566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the output shaft bearing into the output shaft bearing retainer.
    Fig 3: Installing Output Shaft Bearing Into Output Shaft Bearing Retainer
    G03412567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install new seals on the output shaft bearing retainer.
    • Coat the bearing retainer seal ring grooves with petroleum jelly.
      Fig 4: Installing Seals On Output Shaft Bearing Retainer
      G03412568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Wrap the bearing retainer seal to prevent it from expanding.