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Transmission Case: Disassembly

  1. If the transaxle case side transfer shaft bearing cup is damaged, install 307-577 on the bearing cup.
    Fig 1: Installing 307-577 On Bearing Cup
    G07430525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) and thread it into 307-577.
    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Hub Remover/Installer 204-069
    G07430526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using a wrench, turn the nut on 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) to remove the transfer shaft bearing cup from the transaxle case.
    Fig 3: Removing Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup From Transaxle Case Using Wrench
    G07430527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If the transaxle case side transfer shaft bearing cup was removed, using a suitable tool, punch a hole in the fluid dam.
    Fig 4: Punching Hole In Fluid Dam Using Suitable Tool
    G07430528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If the transfer shaft bearing cup was removed, using a suitable dent puller, remove the fluid dam from the transaxle case.
    Fig 5: Removing Fluid Dam From Transaxle Case Using Suitable Dent Puller
    G07430529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using a suitable tool, remove the halfshaft seal from the transaxle case.
    Fig 6: Removing Halfshaft Seal From Transaxle Case Using Suitable Tool
    G07430530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If the transaxle case side differential bearing cup is damaged, install 307-586 on the bearing cup.
    1. Position 307-586 in the transaxle case with the tabs on 307-586 aligned with the slots in the transaxle case.
    2. Expand 307-586 by hand.
    3. While holding 307-586 in the expanded position with the tabs in the slots of the transaxle case, tighten the nut.
      Fig 7: Expanding Differential Bearing Cup Remover 307-586
      G07430531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using a suitable press, press the differential bearing cup out of the transaxle case.
    Fig 8: Pressing Differential Bearing Cup Out Of Transaxle Case Using Suitable Press
    G07430532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 2 bolts and the park pawl pin retainer.
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Park Pawl Pin Retainer Bolts
    G07430533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Note the orientation of the park pawl spring for assembly.
    Fig 10: Locating Park Pawl Spring
    G07430534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the park pawl spring.
  11. Remove the park pawl pin and the park pawl.
    Fig 11: Locating Park Pawl Pin And Park Pawl
    G07430535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using a magnet, remove the park pawl abutment pins and the abutment.
    Fig 12: Removing Park Pawl Abutment Pins And Abutment Using Magnet
    G07430536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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