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Idler Gear: Disassembly

    CAUTION: Use protective vise plates to prevent damage to the special tool.
    Fig 1: Removing Idler Gear Shaft Nut
    G01372052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Use Torque Adapter to secure the idler gear shaft and remove the idler gear shaft nut.
    1. Secure the idler gear shaft in a vise with Torque Adapter.
    2. Remove the idler gear shaft nut.
  2. Remove the (A) idler gear bearing and the (B) spacer.
    Fig 2: Removing Idler Gear Bearing And Spacer
    G01372053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Separate the (A) idler gear from the (B) idler gear shaft, then remove the remaining (C) idler gear bearing.
    Fig 3: Separating Idler Gear From Idler Gear Shaft
    G01372054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Use a protective material to prevent damage to the idler gear.
    Fig 4: Removing Bearing Cup
    G01372055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bearing cup.
    1. Secure the idler gear in a vise and position Impact Slide Hammer with Bearing Cup Puller.
    2. Remove the bearing cup.
  5. Use Step Plate Adapter to press out the other bearing cup from the idler gear.
Fig 5: Removing Bearing Cup From Idler Gear
G01372056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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