Powertrain

Intermediate Shaft Bushing. Removal and Installation

5steps
~35min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Ford Fusion. Intermediate Shaft Bushing. Removal and Installation 308-125
Transfer Case Bearing Remover
TKIT-1987-LM
TKIT-1987-FLM
Slide Hammer

Removal

  1. Remove the intermediate shaft seal.
    Refer to: Intermediate Shaft Seal (308-07B Power Transfer Unit - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
  2. Using the special service tool and the slide hammer, remove and discard the intermediate shaft bushing.
    Use the special service tool: 308-125 Remover, Transfer Case Bearing.
    Use the common equipment: Slide Hammer.
    Ford Fusion. Intermediate Shaft Bushing. Removal and Installation

Installation

  1. Clean the PTU input shaft.
    Ford Fusion. Intermediate Shaft Bushing. Removal and Installation
  2. NOTICE: The bushing can be easily damaged if a driver that is too small is used. Use light force and check the installation frequently to avoid damaging the bushing.

    Using common shop equipment, install the new intermediate shaft bushing until it seats on the machined recess in the PTU input shaft.
    Ford Fusion. Intermediate Shaft Bushing. Removal and Installation
  3. Install a new intermediate shaft seal.
    Refer to: Intermediate Shaft Seal (308-07B Power Transfer Unit - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).

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