Section 07-03A: Transmission, Manual, M5OD | 1996 F-Series and Bronco (under 8500 lbs. GVW) with 4.9L and 5.0L Engines Workshop Manual |
Replace bearing covers that are grooved or showing wear from the thrust or adjacent bearings. Check the oil return threads in the bearing covers. If the sealing action of the threads has been destroyed by contact from the input shaft (7017) or output shaft, replace the covers.