Ford Explorer: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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205-1061 Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8 |
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205-1062 Installer, Pinion Seal 8.15 |
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205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft T83-4000-A 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
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Removal
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the drive pinion seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
Installation
All vehicles
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Lubricate the new drive pinion seal lip with grease.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
Vehicle equipped with 8.1-Inch Ring Gear
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Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1062
Installer, Pinion Seal 8.15.
, 205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft.
Vehicle equipped with 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
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Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1061
Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8.
, 205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft.
All vehicles
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Install the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, 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® Ultra Silicone SealantTA-29
WSS-M4G323-A8
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-758Installer, Axle Seal -FWD
Feeler Gauge
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
The stub shaf..
Other information:
Lighting Control Selections
Turn the dial to make a selection.
Note: The indicator illuminates next to the active selection.
Lamps off.
Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and rear lamps.
Autolamps.
Headlamps on.
Note: The lighting control defaults to autolamps every time you switch
your vehicle on...
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components...
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