Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Removal and Installation - Halfshaft Seal LH

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
	307-758 Installer, Axle Seal -FWD

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the screws and the engine front undershield.
   

1. Remove the LH halfshaft.
   Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove and discard halfshaft seal.
   

Installation

1. Install a new halfshaft seal on the special tool.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 307-758  Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.

1. Using the special tool, install the LH halfshaft seal.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 307-758  Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.

1. Install the LH halfshaft.
   Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Check the transmission fluid level.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, General Procedures).
   

1. Install the engine front undershield and the screws.