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Output Shaft and Bearing Retainer: Disassembly

    NOTE: Do not remove the output shaft bearing unless it must be replaced.
    NOTE: The bearing may be damaged when removed.
  1. Inspect the output shaft bearing. If the bearing shows signs of excessive wear or damage, remove the bearing.
  2. Remove the output shaft seals.
    Fig 1: Removing Output Shaft Seals
    G03412555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Inspect the output shaft and gear for wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
  4. Remove the output shaft bearing retainer seals.
    Fig 2: Removing Output Shaft Bearing Retainer Seals
    G03412556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the output shaft rear bearing retainer snap ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Output Shaft Rear Bearing Retainer Snap Ring
    G03412557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tools, remove the output shaft bearing from the output shaft bearing retainer.
    Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Bearing From Output Shaft Bearing Retainer
    G03412558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install new seals on the output shaft.
    Fig 5: Installing Seals On Output Shaft
    G03412559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Measure the clearance between the output shaft seal and the output shaft. Standard clearance is 0.10-0.25mm (0.0039 in) (0.0098 in). If the measured clearance is above specification, install a new input shaft.
    Fig 6: Measuring Clearance Between Output Shaft Seal And Output Shaft
    G03412560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the output shaft seals.
    Fig 7: Removing Output Shaft Seals
    G03412561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install new seals on the output shaft bearing retainer.
    Fig 8: Installing Seals On Output Shaft Bearing Retainer
    G03412562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Measure the clearance between the output shaft bearing retainer seal and the output shaft bearing retainer. Standard clearance is 0.10-0.30 mm (0.0039 in)-(0.0118 in). If the measured clearance is above specification, install a new output shaft bearing retainer.
    Fig 9: Measuring Clearance Between Output Shaft Bearing Retainer Seal And Output Shaft Bearing Retainer
    G03412563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the output shaft bearing retainer seals.
    Fig 10: Removing Output Shaft Bearing Retainer Seals
    G03412564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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