Intermediate Shaft: Notes

2005 Lincoln LS 3.0 SSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0024607
Seal Protector, Rear Axle Shaft 205-816 or equivalent
Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft Components
GF0024612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 WS20413-S Intermediate shaft bearing retainer nuts (2 required)
2 3K183 Intermediate shaft
RENDER: 1.0x

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