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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1795 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESCLUTCH SUPPORT TOWERASSEMBLY

1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4

Clutch Support Tower: Assembly

1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/3 on the clutch support tower and adjust the Input Shaft Support Seal Installer to align the bottom edge of the tool with the top edge of the bottom Teflon® seal groove.

Fig 1: Installing Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/3 On Clutch Support Tower
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Install a new Teflon® seal on the Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/3.

Fig 2: Installing Teflon® Seal On Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/3
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Install the Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/2 over 307-578/3. Using the Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/2, slide the Teflon® seal over the clutch support tower and into the groove.

Fig 3: Installing Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/2 Over 307-578/3
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Remove the Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/2 and 307-578/3.
- Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the other 3 Teflon® seals.
Fig 4: Identifying Teflon® Seals
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Install the Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/1 on the clutch support tower to size the 4 Teflon® seals.

Fig 5: Identifying Input Shaft Support Seal Installer 307-578/1

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.