Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case

Input Shaft and Bearing

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3special tools

Special Tool(s)

Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal 205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Puller, Bearing 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-004 (T53T-4621-B)
Adapter Set, Step Plate 205-DS011 (D80L-630-A)
Universal Puller Set 303-DS005 (D80L-100-A)

Disassembly and Assembly

Input Shaft and Bearing
Input Shaft and Bearing

1. CAUTION: Use a vise with brass jaws or wood blocks.

Secure the input shaft in a vise. Using the special tools and a slide hammer, remove the input shaft bearing cup.

  • Inspect the cup for wear or damage. Install a new bearing cup and bearing as necessary.
Input Shaft and Bearing

2. Using the special tool and a press, remove the input shaft front bearing.

Input Shaft and Bearing

3. Inspect the input shaft and bearing for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.

4. Using the special tools and a press, install a new input shaft bearing.

  • Lubricate the bearing with petroleum jelly.
Input Shaft and Bearing

5. Using a suitable driver and the press, install the input shaft bearing cup.

  • Lubricate the bearing cup with petroleum jelly.
Input Shaft and Bearing

Test yourself

A quick Ford Mustang quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.