Gearbox with driving axle (1.6L Zetec-SE/1.4L) — removal (Focus 1)

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Special tool


Engine support beam 303-290 (21-140)
Adapter for 303-290 303-290-01 (21-140-01)
Adapter for 303-290 303-290-03 (21-140-03)
Adapter for 303-290 303-290-05 (21-140-05)
Adapter for 303-290 303-290-06 (21-140-06)
Axle puller 308-237 (16-087)

General equipment:
  • Gearbox jack
  • Fixing clamp

1. General notes:
  • Please mark the radio key code.
  • Mark the pre-programmed radio stations.
  • The position of the engine mounts and engine roll limiters in the description corresponds to the view directed from the gearbox to the engine.
  • Items whose actions apply to specific variants and not to all vehicles are marked with a special note.
  • If necessary, cut the clamps and replace them during installation.

2.
CAUTION: Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.


Remove the battery.

3. Remove the battery tray.
  • 1. Release and disconnect the connector.
  • 2. Remove the bolts.
  • 3. Release the wiring harness.

3. Release the wiring harness.


4.
NOTE: Use an Allen key to prevent the piston rod from turning.




Loosen the left and right suspension strut nuts five turns.

Loosen the left and right suspension strut nuts five turns.


5. Remove the air filter.
  • 1. Disconnect the intake manifold.
  • 2. Disconnect the MAF sensor connector.
  • 3. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose.

3. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose.


6. Disconnect the intake manifold.

6. Disconnect the intake manifold.


7.
CAUTION: Brake fluid leakage. Observe precautions when handling brake fluid.




Disconnect the high pressure line from the clutch slave cylinder.
  • Disconnect the high pressure line of the clutch slave cylinder from the bracket.

Disconnect the high pressure line of the clutch slave cylinder from the bracket.


8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.

9. Disconnect the reversing light switch connector.

9. Disconnect the reversing light switch connector.


10. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.

10. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.


11. Open the shift and selector cable cover.



11. Open the shift and selector cable cover.


12. Remove the shift and gear selector cables.
  • Remove the shift and selector cables from the bracket by turning the ring clockwise.

Remove the shift and selector cables from the bracket by turning the ring clockwise.


13. Disconnect the lower control arm ball joints on both sides (right side shown).

13. Disconnect the lower control arm ball joints on both sides (right side shown).


14. Disconnect the intermediate bearing mounting bracket of the right axle shaft.
  • Discard the mounting bracket and intermediate bearing nuts as they are no longer needed.

Discard the mounting bracket and intermediate bearing nuts as they are no longer needed.


15.
CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. The inner joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees. The outer joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.




CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal.


NOTE: Plug the transmission openings to prevent oil leakage and dirt from entering.


Disconnect the right half shaft from the gearbox and secure it to the side. Collect the oil in a suitable container.

Disconnect the right half shaft from the gearbox and secure it to the side. Collect the oil in a…


16.
CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. The inner joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees. The outer joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.


CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal.


NOTE: Plug the transmission openings to prevent oil leakage and dirt from entering.


Using the special tool, disconnect the left half shaft from the gearbox and secure it to the side.
  • Collect the oil in a suitable container.
  • Discard the snap ring as it is no longer needed.

Discard the snap ring as it is no longer needed.


17.
NOTE: The starter wiring harness should not be completely disconnected; he remains in his place.




Release the starter and remove it from the gearbox. Remove the ground wire.

Release the starter and remove it from the gearbox. Remove the ground wire.


18. Disconnect the exhaust pipe and remove it from the rubber supports.

18. Disconnect the exhaust pipe and remove it from the rubber supports.


19. Remove the roll limiter.

19. Remove the roll limiter.


20. Remove the drive belt cover.

20. Remove the drive belt cover.


21. Lower the vehicle.



22. Connect special tools.

22. Connect special tools.


23. Remove the rear engine mount.

23. Remove the rear engine mount.


24. Remove the rear engine mount link and the clutch slave cylinder high pressure line bracket.
  • 1. Communication
  • 2. Bracket of the high pressure line of the clutch slave cylinder.

2. Bracket of the high pressure line of the clutch slave cylinder.


25. Remove the rear engine mount bracket.

25. Remove the rear engine mount bracket.


26. Remove the upper flange bolts.



26. Remove the upper flange bolts.


27. Lower the engine/gearbox as much as possible. Use the special tool.

28. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.

29. Remove the flange bolts.
  • Disconnect the power steering high pressure line bracket.

Disconnect the power steering high pressure line bracket.


30. Tilt the engine/gearbox forward and support it using a block (approximately 300 mm long).

30. Tilt the engine/gearbox forward and support it using a block (approximately 300 mm long).


31. Secure the gearbox using a locking clamp and support it using a gearbox jack.

31. Secure the gearbox using a locking clamp and support it using a gearbox jack.


32. Remove the flange bolts and lower the gearbox.

32. Remove the flange bolts and lower the gearbox.






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