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Intermediate Shaft: Installation

  1. 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

      : Automatic Transmission Fluid (WSS-M2C949-A,)

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  2. Install the new intermediate shaft bearing O-ring seal.
    GFD826523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    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.
    GFD826524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

    Install new bolts.

    Torque

    : 25 Nm

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  4. Install the new circlip and O- ring seal on the intermediate shaft.
    GFD826515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the front halfshaft RH. Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH .
  6. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .