Intermediate Shaft: Installation

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NOTE: Component(s) must be lubricated with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Lubricate the new intermediate shaft bearing O-ring seal before installation with the specified material.
- Material
  : Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)
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Install the new intermediate shaft bearing O-ring seal.

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1. Install the intermediate shaft in the PTU until the shaft flange is flush with the PTU housing.
2. NOTE: Don't tap on the flange ears.
3. NOTE: If necessary, tap on the bearing housing around the seal flange.
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NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Install new bolts.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Install the new circlip and O-ring seal on the intermediate shaft.

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Install the front halfshaft RH.
Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check - 8F35/8F40 . Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check - HF45