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Differential Fluid Seals: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  2. Remove and discard the RH stabilizer link nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar.
    Fig 1: Removing And Discarding RH Stabilizer Link Nut And Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar
    G01361603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove and discard the RH cotter pin and tie-rod end nut.
    Fig 2: Removing And Discarding RH Cotter Pin And Tie-Rod End Nut
    G01361604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod end boot when installing the special tool.
    NOTE: Remove the adapter from the ball end of the special tool. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod end stud and the ball end of the special tool.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting RH Tie-Rod End Using Special Tool
    G01361605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, disconnect the RH tie-rod end.
  5. Remove and discard the RH lower control arm nut.
    Fig 4: Removing RH Lower Control Arm Nut
    G01361606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, disconnect the RH ball joint from the lower arm.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting RH Ball Joint From Lower Arm Using Special Tool
    G01361607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the halfshafts out of the way.
    Fig 6: Removing RH Halfshaft From Transaxle Using Special Tools
    G01361608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tools, remove the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and position it out of the way.
  8. Remove and discard the LH stabilizer link nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar.
    Fig 7: Removing LH Stabilizer Link Nut And Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar
    G01361609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the LH cotter pin and tie-rod end nut.
    Fig 8: Removing LH Cotter Pin And Tie-Rod End Nut
    G01361610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod end boot when installing the special tool.
    NOTE: Remove the adapter from the ball end of the special tool. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod end stud and the ball end of the special tool.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting LH Tie-Rod End Using Special Tool
    G01361611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, disconnect the LH tie-rod end.
  11. Remove and discard the LH lower control arm nut.
    Fig 10: Removing LH Lower Control Arm Nut
    G01361612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, disconnect the LH ball joint from the lower arm.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting LH Ball Joint From Lower Arm Using Special Tool
    G01361613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: The use of mechanic's wire will aid in positioning the halfshafts out of the way.
    Fig 12: Removing LH Halfshaft From Transaxle Using Special Tools
    G01361614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the special tools, remove the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and position it out of the way.
    14. NOTE: The differential seal is a two-piece constructed seal.
    Fig 13: Removing Left Differential Seal Using Special Tools
    G01361615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the special tools, remove the left differential seal.
  15. Using the special tools, remove the LH differential seal.
    1. Rotate the special tool.
    2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the special tool.
    3. Remove the metal protector from the LH differential seal and remove the protector from the tool.
      Fig 14: Removing Metal Protector From LH Differential Seal Using Special Tools
      G01361616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the special tools, remove the rubber portion of the LH differential seal.
    1. Install the special tool into the LH differential seal and rotate the special tool.
    2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the special tool.
    3. Remove the rubber portion of the seal.
      Fig 15: Removing Rubber Portion Of LH Differential Seal Using Special Tools
      G01361617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the special tools into the RH differential seal.
    Fig 16: Installing Special Tools Into RH Differential Seal
    G01361618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using the special tools, remove the RH differential seal metal protector.
    1. Rotate the special tool.
    2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the special tool.
    3. Remove the metal protector of the seal.
      Fig 17: Removing RH Differential Seal Metal Protector Using The Special Tools
      G01361619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using the special tools remove the rubber portion of the seal.
    1. Rotate the special tool.
    2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the special tool.
    3. Remove the rubber portion of the seal.
      Fig 18: Removing Rubber Portion Of Seal Using Special Tools
      G01361620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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