Transaxle Case: Disassembly

2010 Ford Focus S, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Remove the halfshaft seals (LH shown in illustration).
    Fig 1: Locating Halfshaft Seals
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  2. Using the Pilot Bearing Remover and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the differential case bearing cups (LH shown in illustration).
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Case Bearing Cups
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  3. Using the Pilot Bearing Remover and Stator Case Bearing Remover, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.
    Fig 3: Removing Final Drive Input Gear Bearing Cup
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  4. Using the Pilot Bearing Remover, remove the transfer shaft gear bearing cups (LH shown in illustration).
    Fig 4: Removing Transfer Shaft Gear Bearing
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  5. NOTE: Note the location of the bleed hole in the funnel in relation to the bottom of the case.
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