Input Shaft: Disassembly

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Prior to disassembly of the input shaft, measure and record the end play for the 3rd, 4th and 5th gears. Refer to the following chart for standard values:
    Gear mm Inch
    3rd 0.18-0.31 0.007-0.0122
    4th 0.20-0.30 0.0078-0.0118
    5th 0.06-0.16 0.0024-0.0063
  2. Fig 1: Checking End Play
    GF0025351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the oil channel.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the input shaft rear bearing.
  5. Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft Rear Bearing
    GF0025352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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