External Sealing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The transaxle has the following parts to prevent external fluid leakage:

Sealer
Lip type seals
O-ring seals
Seal rings
Seal grommets
Thread sealant

Fig 1: Identifying External Sealing (1 Of 2)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Identifying External Sealing (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.