Ford Escape: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft Seal
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle |
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205-990 Installer, Axle Seal TKIT-2012A-FL TKIT-2012A-ROW |
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Removal
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Remove the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and replace the rear halfshaft seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
Installation
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Inspect the differential housing surface for rust, nicks
and scratches. Polish the differential housing surface with fine crocus
cloth, if necessary.
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NOTE:
Installation of halfshaft oil seal without the correct tool can result in early seal failure.
Using the special tool, install the new rear halfshaft seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-990
Installer, Axle Seal.
, 205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle.
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Install the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Check the RDU fluid level.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit FluidXY-75W-QL
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
On both sides.
Disconnect the liftgate anti-pinch switch electrical connector.
On both sides.
Remove the retainers.
Remove the rubber grommet and route the electrical
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