Gearbox with drive axle (2.0L) — removal (Power unit / Mechanical gearbox MTX-75 / Ford Focus 1 1998-2004)

Special tool

	Engine support beam 303-290A (21-140A)
	Adapter for 303-290A (21-140) 303-290-01 (21-140-01)
	Adapter for 303-290A (21-140) 303-290-02 (21-140-02)
	Adapter for 303-290A (21-140) 303-290-03A (21-140-03A)
	Adapter for 303-290A (21-140) 303-290-06 (21-140-06)
	Drive axle puller 308-192 (16-057)

General equipment:

Jack for gearbox
Technological plugs
Fixing clamp

All cars

1. General notes:

Items that apply to specific variants, and not to all vehicles, are marked with a special note.
If necessary, cut the clamps and install new ones when installing.

2. Standard preparatory operations:

Note the radio key code.
Mark the pre-programmed radio stations.

3. Remove the battery. Refer to Section 414-01 for more information.

4. Remove the battery shelf.

1. Release and disconnect the plug connector.
2. Turn out bolts.
3. Release the wiring harness.

5. Remove the air filter housing.

1. Disconnect the plug connector of the mass air flow sensor (MAF).
2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose.
3. Disconnect the inlet hose.
Remove the air filter housing from the rubber bushings.

6. Disconnect the ground wire.

7. Loosen the suspension strut nuts five turns, on both sides.

8. Remove the inlet pipeline.

NOTE: The resonator is inserted into the bracket.

Remove the air filter inlet pipe along with the resonator.

10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for more information.

Vehicles manufactured up to 10.2001

11. Disconnect the shift cables from the shift lever.

1. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever.
2. Disconnect the gear selection cable from the gear lever.

12. Disconnect the shift cables from the bracket.

1. Release the support bracket by turning it counterclockwise and disconnect the shift cable.
2. Release the support bracket by turning it counterclockwise and disconnect the gear selection cable.

Vehicles manufactured since 10.2001

13.

NOTE: Press the shift cable release buttons.

Disconnect the shift cables from the gearbox.

1. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever.
2. Disconnect the gear select cable from the select lever.

14. Disconnect the shift cables from the bracket.

1. Release the support bracket by turning it counterclockwise and disconnect the shift cable.
2. Release the support bracket by turning it counterclockwise and disconnect the gear selection cable.

All cars

15. Remove the flexible exhaust pipe.

16. Remove the roll stop.

17. Disconnect the lower suspension arms on both sides. Detach the heat shield.

18.

CAUTION: The inner hinge must not be tilted more than 18 degrees, the outer hinge must not be tilted more than 45 degrees.

NOTE: Discard the bearing cap and nuts as they are no longer needed.

Disconnect the right axle shaft of the front drive axle together with the intermediate shaft.

Remove the intermediate shaft bearing cap.
Remove the intermediate shaft with the axle shaft from the gearbox and tie them using clamps.

19.

CAUTION: The inner hinge must not be tilted more than 18 degrees, the outer hinge must not be tilted more than 45 degrees.

NOTE: Discard spring ring as it is no longer needed.

Disconnect the left axle shaft of the front drive axle from the gearbox.

Disconnect the left axle shaft of the front drive axle from the gearbox. Use a special tool.
Remove the axle shaft from the gearbox and tie it using the clamps.
Plug the hole in the gearbox using a process plug.

20. Remove the drive belt cover.

21. Lower the car.

22.

WARNING: Brake fluid leakage. Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with skin or eyes. If brake fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately rinse the affected area with water.