FixVault
Home › Ford › 2023 › Escape ST-Line Select › Repair and Diagnosis › Drivelines & Axles › Axle Shafts › Front Drive HALFSHAFTS › Removal And Installation › Intermediate Shaft › Installation

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: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)

    GFD748856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the new intermediate shaft bearing O-ring seal.
    GFD748857Courtesy 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.
    GFD748858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

    Install new bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD748859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the new circlip and O- ring seal on the intermediate shaft.
    GFD748849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the front halfshaft RH.
  7. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40, .
About FixVault