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Differential Seals - RH: Removal

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CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
  1. Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  2. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the case while removing the seal.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Fluid Seal
    G03991721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tools, remove the differential fluid seal.