Input Shaft: Assembly

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Do not reassemble the input shaft dry.
  1. Lubricate all input shaft components with the recommended transmission lubricant during reassembly.
  2. Using the special tool, press on the new bearing.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools And New Bearing
    G04682180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install 3rd gear.
  4. Assembly the synchronizer.
    1. Position the synchronizer hub and sleeve together.
    2. Install the synchronizer hub inserts.
    3. Install the synchronizer blocking spring.
    4. Rotate the synchronizer and install the opposite synchronizer blocking spring.
      Fig 2: Identifying Synchronizer Hub Assembly
      G04682181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
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