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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 621 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESINPUT SHAFTDISASSEMBLY
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Input Shaft: Disassembly

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Measure the input shaft clearances.
    1. Measure the clearance between the 3rd and 2nd gears. Third gear thrust clearance is 0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.007 in).
    2. Measure the clearance between 4th gear and the bearing cone. Fourth gear endplay is 0.17-0.37 mm (0.007-0.014 in).
      Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Between 3Rd And 2Nd Gears And Between 4Th Gear And Bearing Cone
      G04682171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: When pressing off components, hold the shaft so that it does not fall.
  2. Using the special tool, press off the bearing.
    • Use shaft protector 205-DS004 or equivalent.
    • Discard the bearing.
    • Always install new bearings and cups as a set. Do not install one without the other.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bearing And Special Tool!
      G04682172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: The synchronizer blocking rings are not interchangeable. Make sure to keep them in the order that they were removed.
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