Ford Escape: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
 |
205-208
(T83T-4676-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal TKIT-1983-F TKIT-1983-FLM TKIT-1983-FX |
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1 |
ESA-M1C75-B
|
Removal
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Remove the drive pinion flange.
Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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Using a general equipment, remove and replace the drive pinion seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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Clean and inspect the drive pinion and pinion seal mating surface.
Installation
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Lubricate the new drive pinion seal lip with grease.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
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Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-208
(T83T-4676-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal.
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Install the drive pinion flange.
Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
Removal
Remove the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02A)
.
NOTICE:
The RDU contains axle fluid. To prevent spillage, do not tilt the RDU during actuator motor removal or installation...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
Network communication or missing network DTCs may result
from intermittent concerns, such as damaged wiring or low battery
voltage occurrences...