HALFSHAFT Seal RH: Removal

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NOTE:

If the Power Take Off (PTO) unit is leaking automatic transaxle fluid, install a new Power Take Off (PTO) unit driven seal. Refer to POWER TAKE OFF UNIT DRIVEN GEAR SEAL .

Remove the exhaust system crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE - 3.0L DURATEC (4V) .

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield
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Remove the heat shield.
- Remove the bolts.
Remove the front drive axle intermediate shaft. Refer to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .

Fig 2: Removing And Discard Dust Shield
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Remove and discard the dust shield.

Fig 3: Removing And Discarding RH Halfshaft Seal
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Remove and discard the RH halfshaft seal.