Ford Explorer: Front Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Differential Breather Tube

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Front Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Differential Breather Tube

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front RH wheel only.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
1. Remove the bolts and the radiator air deflector.
1. Remove the bolts.
1. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.

Remove the pin-type retainers and the RH steering gear splash shield.

Disconnect the breather hose from the front axle assembly vent tube and detach the breather hose tie straps.

Detach the tie strap and remove the front axle assembly breather hose.

NOTICE: Make sure the axle assembly vent tube and vent plug is not damaged or blocked.
Clean and inspect the front axle assembly vent tube.

NOTE: This step is not necessary when installing a new component.
Inspect front axle assembly the vent tube for blocked or cracked. Install new vent tube and vent plug if .

Installation

To install, reverse the removal the procedure.

Removal and Installation - Axle Shaft Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-907Handle, 32 DriverTKIT-2008DH-FLM 307-256 (T92P-77000-FH) Installer, Differential Fluid SealTKIT-1992-FLMH/LMH Removal NOTE: Th..

Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-1065Installer, Pinion Seal 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX Flat Headed S..

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization

Check NOTE: Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3 pounds depending on the tire stiffness...

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Brake Fluid Reservoir

Removal NOTICE: Siphon the brake fluid from the HCU/EBB reservoir, if the reservoir is not emptied there will be a large amount of brake fluid spilled in the engine compartment. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...