Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Special Tools


Removal
1. Remove the halfshaft.





2. Remove the differential seal (left-hand side shown, right-hand side similar).

Installation





1. Using the special tools, install the new differential seal.
- Lubricate seal with MERCON (R) Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX meeting MERCON (R) specification plus 2% Friction ModifierC8AZ-19B546-A meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A. MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as a service fluid, as per TSB 06-14-4.

2. NOTE: Always install a new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.

Install the halfshaft.