2002 Ford Focus S2FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transaxle Case: Disassembly

  1. Remove the halfshaft seals (left-hand side shown).
    Fig 1: Removing Halfshaft Seals (Left-Hand Side)
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  2. Using the special tools, remove the differential case bearing cups (left-hand side shown).
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Case Bearing Cups (Left-Hand Side)
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  3. Using the special tools, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.
    Fig 3: Removing Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
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  4. Using the special tool, remove the transfer shaft gear bearing cups (left-hand side shown).
    Fig 4: Removing Transfer Shaft Gear Bearing Cups (Left-Hand Side)
    G03433451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Note the location of the bleed hole in the funnel in relation to the bottom of the case.
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