Ford Fiesta: Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission – B6 / Input Shaft Seal. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	308-847 Installer, Inputshaft Seal
Center Punch
Adhesive Tape

Removal

1. Remove the transmission.
   Refer to: Transmission (308-03B Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission – B6, Removal).
   

1. Remove the bolts and the slave cylinder.
   

1. NOTICE: Take extra care not to damage the bearing.

   Using a punch, poke a hole in the input shaft seal.
   Use the General Equipment: Center Punch

1. 1. 2.5 x 15 mm self-tapping screw
      Using a 2.5 x 15 mm self-tapping screw, thread a 2.5 x 15 mm self tapping screw into the input shaft seal 2 complete turns.
      
   2. Using a pair of pliers, pull on the screw and remove the seal.
      

Installation

1. 1. NOTICE: Use adhesive tape to cover the input shaft splines to prevent damage to the input shaft seal.

      Apply tape to the splines to protect the seal.
      Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape

   2. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

      Position a new seal on the input shaft in the clutch housing.
      
   3. Using the special tool, install the seal.
      Use Special Service Tool: 308-847  Installer, Inputshaft Seal.
   4. Remove and discard the tape.
      

1. Install the clutch slave cylinder and tighten the bolts.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. Install the transmission.
   Refer to: Transmission (308-03B Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission – B6, Installation).