Input Shell: Disassembly

2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove and discard the forward/reverse sun gear retaining ring.
    Fig 1: Removing And Discard Forward/Reverse Sun Gear Retaining Ring
    G02762409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the No. 14 input shell thrust washer.
    Fig 2: Removing Input Shell Thrust Washer
    G02762410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the forward/reverse sun gear.
    Fig 3: Removing Forward/Reverse Sun Gear
    G02762411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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