Output Shaft - Check: Check

2005 Ford Cutaway 5.4 L, 5R110WSECTION Check
    CAUTION: Buildup of contamination can block the flow of lubricant behind the cup plug and cause transmission assembly damage.
  1. Inspect the output shaft for damage. If damage is found, Install a new shaft.
    • Inspect the output shaft.
    • Inspect the park and output shaft speed (OSS) sensor gear.
    • Inspect the bearing surfaces of the output shaft for wear or scores. If excessive wear or scoring is found, install a new output shaft and inspect the mating components.
    • Check the splines on the output shaft for wear. Install a new output shaft if the splines are excessively worn. Inspect all the bushings for wear. Install new if worn or damaged.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Output Shaft
      G03889483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the park gear.
    Fig 2: Removing Park Gear
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  3. Inspect the park and output shaft speed (OSS) sensor gear.
    Fig 3: Inspecting Park And Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Gear
    G03889485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Inspect the output shaft. Make sure the lube passages through the output shaft are clean and free of foreign material. Install new as required.
    Fig 4: Inspecting Output Shaft
    G03889486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Inspect the orifice cup plug on the end of the output shaft for foreign material, if foreign material is found, remove the orifice plug, flush out the foreign material and install a new orifice plug.
    Fig 5: Inspecting Orifice Cup Plug On End Of Output Shaft
    G03889487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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