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Disassembly and Assembly

  1. Place the transaxle clutch housing on a bench.
  2. Remove the 2 vent cover bolts and the vent cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Vent Cover Bolts
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  3. Using the Slide Hammer and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the differential bearing cup.
    • Inspect the cup for wear or damage. Install a new cup as necessary.
    • Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Bearing Cup Using Slide Hammer And Stator Case Bearing Remover
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  4. Using a screwdriver, remove and discard the differential seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Seal Using Screwdriver
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  5. Remove the input shaft bearing cup.
    • Inspect the cup for wear or damage. Install a new cup as necessary.
    • Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
    Fig 4: Locating Input Shaft Bearing Cup
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  6. Using a screwdriver, remove and discard the input shaft oil seal.
    Fig 5: Removing Input Shaft Oil Seal Using Screwdriver
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  7. Remove the output shaft bearing cup and the funnel.
    • Inspect the cup for wear or damage. Install a new cup as necessary.
    • Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
    Fig 6: Locating Output Shaft Bearing Cup And Funnel
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  8. Remove the shift control selector plate bolts and the shift control selector plate.
    Fig 7: Locating Shift Control Selector Plate Bolts
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  9. Working on the transaxle case:
    1. Remove the 2 shift lever assembly bolts and separate the boot from the case.
    2. Separate the shift arm, boot and bushing from the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 8: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Bolts And Shift Arm
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  10. Remove the control arm bolt.
    Fig 9: Locating Control Arm Bolt
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  11. Pull the shift lever outward, then remove the washer, spring and the control arm.
    Fig 10: Locating Washer, Spring And Control Arm
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  12. Remove the control arm key.
    Fig 11: Locating Control Arm Key
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  13. Remove the shift lever from the case.
    • Inspect all components for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
  14. Inspect the shift lever bushing and replace if necessary.
    Fig 12: Locating Shift Lever Bushing
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  15. Remove the shift lever boot.
    Fig 13: Locating Shift Lever Boot
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  16. Remove the shift lever seal.
    Fig 14: Locating Shift Lever Seal
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  17. Remove the input shaft bearing cup and shims.
    • Inspect the cup for wear or damage. Install a new cup as necessary.
    • Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
  18. Remove the output shaft bearing cup and shims.
    • Inspect the cup for wear or damage. Install a new cup as necessary.
    • Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
  19. Using the Slide Hammer and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the differential bearing cup and shims.
    • Inspect the cup for wear or damage. Install a new cup as necessary.
    • Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
    Fig 15: Removing Differential Bearing Cup And Shims Using Slide Hammer And Stator Case Bearing Remover
    G07786717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove and discard the differential oil seal.
Fig 16: Removing Differential Oil Seal
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