Escape 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Intermediate Shaft
Intermediate Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: If removing the intermediate shaft in order to repair a separate component, it should only be removed as an assembly with the RH front
drive halfshaft.
Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft See: Halfshaft.
2. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft bearing retainer nuts.
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To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
3. Remove the intermediate shaft.
4. NOTICE: On All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) seal must be replaced everytime the intermediate shaft is
removed.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Apply a thin coat of the specified grease to the splines of the intermediate shaft.
5. Check and fill the transaxle fluid as necessary.