Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
of grease is exhausted, wiper motors are to be replaced when no grease is found during wiper motor inspection.
Inspect the worm and ring gears for presence of grease. Any amount of grease is acceptable as long as there is some grease present on the
worm and ring gears. See Figure 3.
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If grease is present, no further service is required. Refer to Gear Cover Installation for specific cover installation procedures.
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If no grease is present, apply a bead of grease, part number QFP, approximately 2-3 mm (1/8 in) wide and 20 mm (3/4 in) long, to the worm
and ring gear mating area, beginning where the worm gear exits the motor. See Figure 3. The first tube will be shipped to dealers free of
charge. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER GREASE. Then, refer to Gear Cover Installation for detailed gear cover installation procedures.
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Refer to Attachment V for OFP Grease MSDS.
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If grease is unavailable, replace the wiper motor assembly following the procedures in Section 501-16 of the appropriate workshop manual.
GEAR COVER INSTALLATION
NOTE:
A new gear cover, part number 1F2Z-17D532-CA, must be installed on Taurus, Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid and Ranger
vehicles. On all others, reinstall the original cover unless the locking tabs have been broken, bent or otherwise damaged, in which case, a new cover,
part number 2L2Z-17C476-A, must be installed.
