Output Flange: Removal

NOTE: This procedure applies to vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles.

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

NOTE: Rotational torque of the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) rear output shaft flange must be measured and recorded using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture And Pinion Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the flange, remove and discard the pinion nut.

NOTE: Index-mark the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) rear output shaft flange relative to the pinion spline.

Fig 2: Identifying PTU Rear Output Shaft Flange

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a suitable tool such as Snap-on® CJ2001, remove the PTU rear output shaft flange.