Driven Sprocket Support: Disassembly

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the Teflon® seal rings and the No. 5 thrust washer.
    Fig 1: Removing Teflon® Seal Rings And No. 5 Thrust Washer
    G03244838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Inspect the driven sprocket support bearing. If damage is found to the bearing, install a new driven sprocket support.
Fig 2: Inspecting Driven Sprocket Support Bearing
G03244839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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