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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal

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

  1. Remove the drive pinion flange.
    Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
  1. Using a general equipment, remove and replace the drive pinion seal.
    Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
  1. Clean and inspect the drive pinion and pinion seal mating surface.

Installation

  1. Lubricate the new drive pinion seal lip with grease.
    Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)
  1. Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-208 (T83T-4676-A)  Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal.
  1. Install the drive pinion flange.
    Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).

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